[vitesse fuel pump]

thanks for all the feedback every one. I got it started and had a drink at the same time! in doing so i noticed fuel coming out of the bottom of one of the carbs,I will investigate and see if this makes it easier to start, meanwhile its running beautifully. 

[vitesse fuel pump]

On 27/03/2020 at 11:34, Gary Flinn said:

Vinda

Welcome to the Forum, your Fuel pump should have a Priming Lever at the bottom, if you operate it up and down for a few seconds until you see fuel appearing in the Glass chamber the car should then start after a couple of turns on the starter?

I used to have to do this with my Vitesse if I left if for any length of time, as the Fuel would drain back or evaporate, never did know which?

Regards

Gary

 

 

Hi Gary

I think I tried that but not sure, its been a good few months since I drove it,but ill give it ago tomorrow.Fingers crossed! Thanks for your feedback.

Vinda

[vitesse fuel pump]

My Vitesse has a 2.5 litre saloon engine fitted (in 1972)I dont get a lot of time to drive it but when i do there is never any fuel in the glass bowl reservoir so i have to disconnect the fuel line and suck the fuel through which always results in me getting a mouthful ! thus creating a reluctance to drive what is a lovely fun car.Any ideas as to what I can do to avoid another mouthful?