M10 isnt pumping fuel

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verde
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M10 isnt pumping fuel

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Think iv got my e30 m10 wired into the 21 correctly, the car will now try and crank. It turns over but isnt pumping fuel.

Any ideas? bearing in mind its the mechnical pump


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Re: M10 isnt pumping fuel

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Could be vapour lock perhaps?
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Re: M10 isnt pumping fuel

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possibly, or iv not connected the carb up right

Really wish there was someone local with an M10 or knowledge of one
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Re: M10 isnt pumping fuel

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Fuel pump might be knackered? Pour a little fuel into top of carb and see if it'll fire up?
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Re: M10 isnt pumping fuel

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Will try it


Also have this sitting disconnected, dunno wtf its for??

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