CGT revival

Huw Powell audi at humanspeakers.com
Thu Feb 20 13:09:23 PST 2014


If you wire it all using a spare late model (sealed) power window switch 
you ought to be able to do the pulsing process without making any sparks.

Also, how about using a bit of kerosene as the "working fluid" during 
that stage?

On 2/20/2014 9:34 AM, Cody Forbes wrote:
> Soak in carburetor cleaner overnight (at least) then try pulsing power to it in both correct and reverse polarity. DO SO WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER VERY HANDY. I've set one on fire this way before and the old fuel tar goo stuff burns quite well (although in a slow, docile way).
>
> -Cody Forbes (mobile)
>
> On Feb 19, 2014, at 7:56 PM, "Ed Kellock" <ed.kellock at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> After about 4.5 years, I have finally gotten a new timing belt on my CGT. I
>> had ordered everything for a timing belt job, but the belt and water pump I
>> received were the newer style, rounded tooth type. I replace the idler pully
>> and the two oil seals but am using the previous water pump with a new belt..
>>
>>
>> Anyway, upon first cranking to start, it did fire up very briefly. However,
>> it seems the fuel pump is locked up. I would like to avoid replacing it,
>> although it is the original, but a new one is between 100 and 200 bucks. A
>> bit dear for me at the moment, but not out of the question. I've beat on it
>> with a heavy wrench and reversed the wires to try to break it free, but so
>> far, no buzz. Just wondering if anyone has any other ideas regarding
>> reviving it.  Thanks!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>>
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