Engine priming?

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:08 pm

Before the engine is switched on, but they key is fully turned, the fuel pump should be working and the fuel pressure should be up?

ahew · Post by **ahew** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 11:35 pm

yep fuel pump should be on.

spetz · Post by **spetz** » Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:23 am

And since the pump should be on, if the car has a fuel pressure regulator with a fuel pressure gauge, the gauge should read some pressure? (ie. not stay at 0)

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:12 am

Can anyone help me with lowering the fuel pressure to stop the fuel from spilling when the engine is removed? I got some idea how it works but I might got my steps mixed up.

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:48 am

Nacho wrote:Can anyone help me with lowering the fuel pressure to stop the fuel from spilling when the engine is removed? I got some idea how it works but I might got my steps mixed up.

This is the backyard way - but a way that has worked for me for years.

Pull the fuel line out of the regulator (leaving the hose clam loose, but still leave it on the line), jam a no 2 tip phillips head straight down the line - tighten hose clamp. There you go, a plugged fuel line. Just have a screw driver wedged in there that you dont need for a little while!

RedlineGX · Post by **RedlineGX** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 11:57 am

If you leave the car for half hour or so most of it will return to the tank and pressure will be 0, so it will just be a very little bit that might be left in the regulator and pipes etc.

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:07 pm

I don't have a radiator so I can't keep the engine running for half an hour. I can't even run the engine long enough using the FTO Workshop Manual method. Looks like you're on a winner ben. Of course I could just use a hose and physically suck the fuel out of the fuel tank.......hahaha

Post by **Bennoz** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 1:15 pm

Nacho wrote:Of course I could just use a hose and physically suck the fuel out of the fuel tank.......hahaha

Hehehe, just make sure you have some 'Fishermans Friend' or something like that nearby

Nacho · Post by **Nacho** » Mon Dec 19, 2005 4:18 pm

Yeah hopefully that stuff is strong enough. I can't keep one in my mouth for more than a few seconds.

Now I'm taking petrol sniffing to another level!!! Hehehe