Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum

Hay,
I normally start my 1976 FJ40 every month or two to "get the bugs out". I started and drove it about 10 days ago with no problems (other than the 30 seconds to turn over, normal) Yesterday I could not get it started at all. It will crank and when I release the clutch it lurches forward so I know parts are moving. Heres what I've checked, Fuel- new 3 gallons with Sea Foam in it. Battery- charged and then jumped of 4Runner, fuel to fuel filter - check. fuel in sight glass in carburetor after total of 2 to 3 min of on / off cranking .. NOPE. So what happened? Or better asked is it possible that the fuel pump went out? From what I remember (15 years ago when I put it in) it is purely mechanical with one moving part. Could it have gone bad? Is there something else I'm missing?
Thanks
Tim

Do you have spark? Pull the line from the pump to the carb and route it to some type of container and see what kind of volume you get. Only should be around 3-4 psi also.

Haven't tried the spark yet but changed the fuel filter and then routed the line from the pump to the carb onto a can.... no fuel when cranking (30 sec). Then I took the top off the fuel pump, and there is residual fuel in there. So I put the top back on and tried again this time with a pressure gauge attached where the carb should be. As I crank it I get a fluctuation pressure of 0 to 1.5 or 2 psi. What do you think? Do I need a entire new fuel pump or is there a gasket that failed in there.


Thanks,
Newbie Tim