SteveJ Posted February 28, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 28, 2017 Some day I should probably make an instructional video for people to use their meters to diagnose Z electrical systems. There are still plenty of opportunities for tech tips. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-513963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSM Posted February 28, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, SteveJ said: Some day I should probably make an instructional video for people to use their meters to diagnose Z electrical systems. There are still plenty of opportunities for tech tips. You should Steve! I just get lost following the wires in the silly schematic! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-513966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1n962 Posted February 28, 2017 Author Share #15 Posted February 28, 2017 I'm definitely going to be trying out all of these diagnostics and figuring out more about reading the meter. And when I talked about turning the key I meant that I turned it all the way to start. The engine does turn over and it wants to fire but without gas getting to it she obviously won't. We got her to run for a second or two off of starter fluid. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-513968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zed Head Posted February 28, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 28, 2017 Don't overlook that if the car sat for quite a while before you got it the gas might be bad, the fuel pump might have rusted, there might be water and/or rust in the tank, it might have made it's way in to the fuel rail and injectors, etc... There's a lot missing from the story. If you define where you're starting from you might save yourself a lot of time and trouble, People often just throw a battery in to a car and suck all of the bad fuel through the fuel system, hoping the engine will fire. Then they have to fix all of the damage. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-513978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteunseen Posted February 28, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 28, 2017 Yes, I'm sure theres some crud in there. You should, if you haven't already, put a Fram G3 clear plastic $3 filter between the tank and the pump. That short hose is low pressure. There's a write up from Blue's Tech Tips with good pictures. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-513981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1n962 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted March 1, 2017 I pulled the engine and fuel tank and all the lines. The engine is completely rebuilt and brand new, I took apart the tank, cleaned it out, welded it back together and coated the entire inside and all the fuel lines are new. It's definitely not an issue of crud anywhere. Even with the fuel pump I took that all apart and cleaned every inch of it. This was a full on restoration. The only problem is that the car that I chose to restore had a previous owner who decided he'd take a "what the hell" approach to wiring this thing up when there were issues. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1n962 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #19 Posted March 1, 2017 There's a little before and after picture of the last year. 2 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 1, 2017 Share #20 Posted March 1, 2017 Didn't you post these same photos on FB? They look familiar to me. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1n962 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted March 1, 2017 Yeah I posted them to the Georgia Datsun page one time when I was thinking about cutting the springs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 1, 2017 Share #22 Posted March 1, 2017 So, you're up around Toccoa, right? That's not too far from me. Besides, didn't you want to see how my car felt with the Chevette springs? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514109 Share on other sites More sharing options...
just1n962 Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share #23 Posted March 1, 2017 Yes I am. Oh yes absolutely! Have you done that engine swap yet? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveJ Posted March 1, 2017 Share #24 Posted March 1, 2017 Yes, the engine is in and running great. I could make it up your way around the weekend of the 25th if you want to do some diagnostics. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/57143-jury-rigging-fuel-pump/?page=2#findComment-514111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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