PROBLEM Insufficient fuel delivery. CAUSE Clogged pump filter screen or clogged strainer in tank.
Break or restriction in fuel line (pinched or kinked line.)
Incorrect float lever, malfunctioning inlet needle or clogged inlet screen
in carburetor.
Return line.
Vapor trapped in fuel.
Loose fitting or air leak on inlet side of fuel pump, or broken fuel line.
Wrong pump for application.
Plugged gas-cap or fuel-tank vent.
Low gas level in gas tank. REMEDY Clean or replace filter.
Repair fuel line or remove restriction.
Repair or replace as needed.
Reduce orifice in return line, or plug.
See vapor lock remedy.
Tighten and clean all connections at the pump.
Check fuel line and replace bad line.
May need larger output pump.
Clean gas cap or tank vent.
Add gas to tank. PROBLEM Pump not operating. CAUSE Damaged or improper wiring.
Loss of ground.
Blown fuse. REMEDY Inspect mounting and all wiring as outlined in instruction sheet.
Clean frame or metal surface to which pump is mounted.
Tighten mounting bolts.
Replace fuse (5 amp). PROBLEM Carburetor flooding. CAUSE Worn needle and seat assembly in carburetor.
Too much pressure due to wrong model fuel pump:
1) Standard pressure;
2) Low pressure.
Air leak on inlet side of pump due to hole in fuel line or loose fitting.
Increased pressure due to fuel vapor. REMEDY Replace worn needle and seat assembly in carburetor.
Check with auto dealer on pressure that carburetor will hold.
Tighten all fuel-line connections at pump and other connections which were
opened during pump installation.
See vapor lock remedy. PROBLEM Fuel pump leaks. CAUSE Fuel-line fitting loose at pump.
Fuel line to fitting loose. REMEDY Tighten all fuel line connections at pump and all other connections
which were opened during pump installation. PROBLEM Pump has loud, fast pounding noise; does not shut off. CAUSE Pump is pumping air due to air leak on inlet side of pump:
1) Broken fuel line;
2) Loose fitting on inlet side;
3) Loose hose to fitting on inlet side. REMEDY Check for hoses or cracks in fuel lines; check and tighten all
fuel-line connections between tank and pump. PROBLEM Vapor lock. CAUSE Pump "sees" vapor.
Pump mounted on high-heat area.
Plugged or partly plugged inlet fuel line causing fuel to be placed under high
vacuum.
Pump location and fuel-line routing.
Plugged gas-tank or gas-cap vent.
Poor fuel. REMEDY See vapor lock remedy.
Remount pump in cooler area.
Clean filter before pump; check for clogged fuel line, pinched or kinked lines.
Mount pump with outlet above horizontal.
Clean vent hole.
Try different type of gasoline.
