Re: WM Fuel Problems

["Joseph M. Shaw, II" <MikeIIDC@domain.elided>]

Jerry Whitteridge wrote:
> 
> Sounds like the fuel pump can't keep up with the demand when the engine
> is running. Try hooking up a gravity feed from a Jerry Can to the fuel
> filter and mount the can on the roof. That should give enough drop to
> feed the carb whatever the demand.
> On Thu, 24 Dec 1998 21:35:17 -0800, Joseph M. Shaw, II wrote:
> 
> > Using starter fluid I can start it,
> >but still cannot keep it running too long.  Watching the fuel filter
> >that was just changed, I can see that it fills as I crank the engine,
> >but empties out immediately if I fill the carb with starter fluid and
> >let it run.  The only way to keep it running is to spray starter fluid
> >into the carb while it is running.
> >What does this sound like?  It could be carb problem, but I still tend
> >to lean toward a pump problem.  I have bought an electric fuel pump, but
> >didn't want to hook it up until I absolutely had to.
> >Should I try that next?  Carb?  What do you think?
> 
> Jerry Whitteridge
> jrwhitt@domain.elided
> 91 Jeep Wrangler
> 79 Scout II


Jerry-

Did this and it runs great and forever when I do.  Definitley the fuel
pump?

Michael