Do you need a fuel pump filter?
Your fuel filter needs to be replaced regularly. If you have an older car, you’ll probably need to replace it every 40,000 miles or so. Today’s newer cars typically include the fuel filter as part of the fuel pump assembly – and you’ll need to replace it every 5 years or around 30-50k miles.
What should I do if my fuel pump is not working?
Make sure the vent in fuel tank is open. Make sure the fuel valve is open. Make sure vacuum and fuel lines to fuel pump are secured and in good condition. Check the operation of fuel pump.
Why is there no fuel going to the fuel tank?
Another logical cause could be the fuel pump. If the fuel pump is electric, the 12-volt power may be shorted. A hole in the fuel line on the tank side could also cause the fuel pump to suck air instead of fuel from the fuel tank.
What to do when fuel wont flow to fuel filter?
Disconnect the fuel lines from the inlet, outlet and pulse fittings on fuel pump. Remove the two mounting screws and take off the pump. Connect the pulse line to the new fuel pump and make sure opposite end is properly connected into valve cover. NOTE: Make sure the orientation of the new pump is consistent with the removed pump.
How to troubleshoot no fuel going to a carburetor?
Remove and check all fuel filters located in the fuel line and in the carburetor. Replace any and all filters that can not be confirmed good or have not been changed recently. Inspect the fuel lines for leaks or kinks that might interfere with fuel flow.
Make sure the vent in fuel tank is open. Make sure the fuel valve is open. Make sure vacuum and fuel lines to fuel pump are secured and in good condition. Check the operation of fuel pump.
Can a fuel pump be removed from a golf cart?
Although an inline fuel filter between the pump and tank keeps most of these elements at bay, some contaminants may still make their way inside. To get rid of them, remove the pump from the cart and disassemble it. Often, there will be just three sections separated by two diaphragms.
What to do if there is no fuel in the tank?
You may need to remove the shrader part of the valve from the threaded tube. If there is still no pressure, then replace the fuel filter and retest. If nothing after that, then the fuel pressure regulator is not working and needs replacing.
Disconnect the fuel lines from the inlet, outlet and pulse fittings on fuel pump. Remove the two mounting screws and take off the pump. Connect the pulse line to the new fuel pump and make sure opposite end is properly connected into valve cover. NOTE: Make sure the orientation of the new pump is consistent with the removed pump.