316 fuel pump

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capnmchl
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Post Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:10 pm

On a 316, is the only pump the lift pump on the cylinder head? No electric pump.

Mines been sat with the fuel pipes off for about 6 weeks and I'm struggling to get any fuel up to the carb.

Do I just keep cranking or am I going to have to do a tow start on it, like a diesel pump?
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Post Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:46 am

There is only the mechanical pump on the side of the head.
Make sure there are no air leaks in the fuel lines.
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Post Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:54 am

Yeah that was my guess. Might try sticking a gallon in the tank, it's pretty low