Bringing a 40 Back to life-

[alkarich]

I thought the electric was hooked up?

Either way running new line from tank to pump, pump to carb can't hurt.

It will help isolate the problem. Be it a bad pump or clogged lines.

 

[sgtpeper]

If I am reading that correctly, with the gas lines all connected going TO the mechanical fuel pump, and the metal line disconnected where it connects TO the carb does fuel come out when I crank it?

No it does not. It is absolutely bone dry.

Also, the filter coming off the mechanical pump in one of my pictures is clear so I can see into it and its dry also.

 

[sgtpeper]

I disconnected that electric pump as seen in the photo and just ran the hose thats coming from the engine bay straight into that other fuel filter thats coming off the tank.

 

[alkarich]

Alright, buy a few dollars worth of rubber fuel line and run new plumbing. Hooked to the mech pump. If still no gas at the carb replace the mech pump.

 

[fj404life]

Yup what alkarich said. I would also try blowing back into the tank first and see if there is something clogging the fuel pickup.

 

[sgtpeper]

I guess that is worth a shot.

Does anyone have a diagram of the fuel lines under there? It was hard to tell which was which when I was taking it all apart - the fuel lines seem to get pretty lost under there it seems.

That DOES look like an electric pump in my pictures though right?

And if they did in fact have both hooked up at once - how is that possible??

 

[sgtpeper]

Also, why would they have added the electric fuel pump if there wasnt anything wrong with the mechanical pump?

 

[alkarich]

Don't worry about the original lines (which will be a combo of hard and soft line). Just try to get it running.

The item in the photo you posted does look like a pump.

If both were in use, I can only assume that the fuel ran passively through the mechanical one. Past the worn diaphram?

 

[sgtpeper]

So if running a line straight out of the filter that is shown coming from the tank TO the mechanical pump doesnt work, then I need a new mechanical pump correct?

Another question in the same way - if running the new fuel line DOES work, shouldnt I be worried about the return line as well??

 

[alkarich]

When you replace the line also change that filter with any generic in line filter.

If this does work the return line isn't that big of a concern. Not meaning you don't want it hooked up. But first you want to get the 40 running.

 

[sgtpeper]

The inline filter thats there seems to be in great shape since when I pulled the fuel line off of it, fuel started pouring out through it - isnt that a sign the filter is in good shape??

 

[alkarich]

Yeah that should be fine to use.

 

[sgtpeper]

If this doesnt work, where can I find a new mechanical pump AND how hard is it to install?

Thanks so much for all the help!

 

[alkarich]

Your local parts store? If not Toyota. Also you have some cruiser specialty shops in Denver.

The install will be 20-30 minutes with a beer.

 

[alkarich]

You'll probably need to order one. Shop around. CCOT sells an aftermarket one for $60.

 

[sgtpeper]

Since I'm so new Im ignorant on this - what are the names of some of my local Cruiser shops? Might be helpful to talk to some of them

 

[alkarich]

2 that come to mind are the Toy Shop and Rocky Mountain Cruisers. It wouldn't hurt to get acquainted with the Rising Sun TLCA chapter.

 

[alkarich]

There also used to be some Toyota only auto recyclers in Denver. One was AA or AAA?

 

[sgtpeper]

Two more questions while I was looking at CCOT's site.

Where is the real fuel filter supposed to be from the factory? I want to make sure I'm looking at all the correct spots..

Also, just to make sure I pulled the correct line, which is the fuel supply line on the carb? The one I pulled is metal and is on the front of the carb facing the front bumper and near the top of the carb - is that the correct one?

 

[msapers]

While you are searching for a mechanical pump, you can pick up a universal electric one at any auto parts store very cheap and mount it on the firewall or inner fender. Hook the black wire to a good ground and hook the red wire to a source which is hot when the ignition is on. Disconnect the fuel lines from the mechanical pump (but DO NOT remove the mechanical pump from the engine) and (with some extra fuel line) attach them to the new electric pump. There should be an arrow on the pump and the line coming from the tank goes at the rear of the arrow, the line from the carb goes to the front of the arrow.

Although electric pumps are best suited to pushing fuel from near the tank rather than pulling fuel from the front of the rig, this fix WILL work and will provide you with a safe, functioning fuel delivery system until you are able to replace the mechanical pump.