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September 24, 2003
If the knocking is coming from the rear of the car what you are hearing is the fuel pump which is located in back in the wheel well. The time to worry is when you do not hear it at least on occasion. When you turn the key on it starts pumping and stops when the float bowls are full then it turns off and on as necessary to supply gas to the carburetors.
A tip while on the subject . . . sometimes with older Spridgets, especially after sitting for a long time, the surface of the contacts in the fuel pump oxidize and have trouble starting when the key is turned on. The trick then is to take a broom handle or anything you can reach the pump with and give it some taps to get it started
All the best with the new Midget
Don
"Don May" < may.d@... > 25547
Posted on September 24, 2003 09:25 AM
Posted to category(s) Carburetor | Fuel System | Gauges | Interior | Lubrication System | Wheels
