Reply To: Fuel pump not working

[BernieParticipant]

Davey mentions the rubber “right-angled hose” on top of the tank – I am painfully aware of this pipe perishing and allowing air to be drawn and preventing the fuel from being lifted.  Check it before you go to the trouble of removing the filter from the tank, any splits will almost certainly be obvious as soon as you flex it.

Many moons ago, my Normale ground to a halt for that very reason  …. whilst chauffeuring some very dear friends to a garden party at Buckingham Palace – very embarrassing!    I have heard of several other similar failures since.

Replacement is the obvious solution but a possible temporary roadside fix is to wrap it tightly, several times, with plastic insulating tape.

B………………