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The fuel pump isn't primed. You fix this in one of two ways.
If you have a Mity Vac pump, unhook the fuel line going into the carb, connect the pump to that line and draw vacuum until gas shows up in the little jar they give you. Then hook the fuel line back up, fill the float bowl with gas and start the engine.
If you don't have one of these pumps, fill the float bowl and start the engine. Then start watching the fuel filter, which is empty when you started this. Your engine will start sucking fuel through the filter. Eventually, if you do this enough times, the pump will prime and you will get gas when you need it.
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Replacing the fuel line for a 1969 super beetle?
There was no 1969 "super beetle" only the standard. And which line are you replacing the hard line or the flex line?
What size fuel tank does the 1974 VW Beetle have?
10 gallons.
Where is the fuel pump on a 1974 beetle?
The fuel pump on a stock Type 1 Beetle is located on top of the engine case to the immediate left of the alternator.
Why would a 1974 beetle not be getting fuel to the carburetor after replacing the fuel pump?
Remove the line that goes to the Carb. Carefully crank the engine over and see it fuel is being pumped. Just because the pump is new doesn't mean it was installed correctly.
How do you get a 2009 npr started after replacing fuel filter?
To get the 2009 NPR started after replacing the fuel filter, simply start the engine.
What does one call the spring and ratchet like cam mechanism that assists with the fuel control on a 1974 beetle?
Throttle.
Why wont international truck start after replacing fuel filters?
You probably didn't prime the fuel system.
Starts and idles for 45 seconds then dies and start for a while?
I would guess, it is starving for fuel. Start by replacing the fuel filter. If that does not help, suspect the fuel pump.
After replacing the fuel pump and fuel filter the engine still does not start until the fuel tank buzzing goes off. 1995 Ford Explorer?
try replacing the delta pressure feedback sensor. this fixed my explorer.Or you can try replacing the relay.
My explorer wont stay on very long?
Start with replacing the fuel filter.
How long does it take for a fuel gauge to start working after replacing it?
as soon as you start the vehicle it should register
What is the correct tire pressure for a 1974 VW Beetle in cool weather?
Check the door jambs or fuel filler door - should be a label
