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  1. mrewi

    mrewi Rookie

    May 11, 2006
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    #1 mrewi, May 11, 2006
    Can anyone give me info on a 1978 308GTS fuel pump? The car's been sitting all winted & when I got to start it, the pump just clicks slow & it won't start.


    Thanks,

    Bob
     
  2. Mike328

    Mike328 F1 Rookie

    Oct 19, 2002
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    Boulder, CO
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    Mike
    #2 Mike328, May 11, 2006
    Hi Bob,

    "Step 1" is to check your battery voltage. (Use a digital multimeter on the terminals of the battery.) I had a fuel pump in a 78 308 that did not pump when the battery voltage dropped below, say, 10.5V. It made a noise, but it did not pump in this case.

    Also, welcome to the board! There is a wealth of information here. And when you get a chance, fill out your profile!

    Response back when you have a little more info about the battery voltage.

    BTW, the pump on your 308 is probably either the original "Corona" pump or it could be a Facet pump--has it ever been replaced?


    --Mike
     
  3. Mark 328

    Mark 328 Formula Junior

    Nov 6, 2003
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    Orange, Ca
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    Mark Foley
    #3 Mark 328, May 12, 2006
    On my parts cleaner there is a fuel pump. When it has been sitting for a long time it can get clogged-up. I have had luck squirting cleaning fluid in the outlet tube & clearing-it by reversing the polarity and running the pump backwards.
     

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