sholdowa Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So, started up the Jensen after a few months under wraps. Will idle ok, but any more and it just dies. Attempt number 26 got it up the drive, and I went for a quick run around the block. Then it just died. Like it had no fuel. Pump the throttle a few times and it'll start and idle happily again. So I'm thinking fuel starvation. I haven't done anything except swear at it so far. It's got one of those Facet solid state fuel pumps that's ticking away pretty fast behind me. Is there anywhere I can hit it with a large hammer to ensure it's actually pumping properly? I'm going to check the state of the 2 fuel filters, and the throughput at the carbies tomorrow, just enquiring on where to smack the pump in case it's whingeing after it's 2 month sleep... Cheers, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighLUX Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 2 months without use? I guessing the gas has gone stink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoKer Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 fuel filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi HiLux, I thought that, bit I've mixed what was left with 2 x new stuff. Joker, I will be checking the filters ( there are at least two! ) and the pressure regulator. Unfortunately by thumb, as I haven' got a gauge handy... just as soon as I can get away fro this bloody computer... Otherwise, I'll have to miss tomorrow's appointment with Cul8r. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Spray some engine start down the inlet when its running and see if you can get some more revs out of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 looks like it was one of the fuel filters causing grief. drained it, ignition on and a dribble became a spurt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unclejake Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 POR15 do a pretty good fuel tank sealant if this becomes a regular issue. Slant four Jensen Healey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 POR15 do a pretty good fuel tank sealant if this becomes a regular issue.Slant four Jensen Healey? Thanks UJ. Will bear that in mind. Yes, it's a Lotus 907. One of my favourite engines of all time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sholdowa Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Turns out it was nothing of the kind... There was a bad conncection in the ignition feed. Only broke when a) the engine was hot, and you revved it, and the block moved. Found it by moving it and the engine died. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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