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mcguan.2
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Yesterday, on my way to work, my '73 started stalling at stop signs. I thought, well this isn't good, and tried to get back to home base. It would stall and I was able to get it started, but as I got her into third gear she would really start to sputter and then die. So, I figured the fuel pump was kaput, but when I pulled it off and tested it it worked. Likewise, the inline fuse that the fuel pump was wired to also was fine. Any thoughts? I checked fuses in the engine compartment, but the box only had three fuses and all were fine. Is there another box of fuses somewhere that I'm missing?
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Jensen Healey
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Fuel filter, fuel pickup screen in the tank, carb screens if you have Dellortos. Is the tank rusty inside?
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The tank was replaced by previous owner. It's probably a good idea to check the filter anyway, but when I turn the key I don't hear the fuel pump clicking. That's why I thought it might be a fuse.
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Do you have 12v at the pump???
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Funny you mention that. I got out the multimeter and checked the voltage at the pump. Nothing. So, I opened the hood to nose around for loose connections, etc. At some point I heard the heater fan kick on, so whatever I did must of worked. Sure enough, I checked for juice back at the fuel pump and I had 12v. I then attempted to drive the car home, but it died again en route. Once again, I opened the hood to look around, figuring maybe I could repeat whatever I did the first time. I even turned the heater fan back on so I'd know when I hit the jackpot. Eventually, I got to the fuses. The when I pressed on the middle fuse, the fan kicked on. When I released pressure it turned off. So that was my answer.
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