countryman 68 running problems

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Frank Wilkeshuis - 19 Feb 2006 09:02 GMT

My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
starting.
When I tick with a hammer or spanner on the carburator then the electric
fuelpump(back of the car) starts to move again and I can drive . I already
changed carburettors and floater and needle, any ideas ?

Frank Wilkeshuis

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Chris Morriss - 19 Feb 2006 09:53 GMT

>My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
>starting.
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>Frank Wilkeshuis

It might not be the carb, but the electrical contacts in the SU fuel
pump. These are notorious for sticking as they get old. The next time
it happens, try reaching under the back and giving the fuel pump a hit,
and see if this starts it going. Replacement contacts are readily
available.

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RS - 19 Feb 2006 13:10 GMT

Tapping the carb is irrelevant i think, it will be your tapping of the fuel
pump that makes it work. The reason it stops after a short time is you have
used up the petrol in the float bowl and the pump isnt refilling it.

Fit new contacts as Chris suggested earlier, and if the problem continues
let us know!

RS

> My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
> starting.
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> Frank Wilkeshuis

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Taffy - 21 Feb 2006 13:28 GMT

> Tapping the carb is irrelevant i think, it will be your tapping of the fuel
> pump that makes it work. The reason it stops after a short time is you have
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> RS

Yes I remember the Mini Magz doing a feature on the electric fuel pump and I
believe the firm Burlen manufacture brand new replacements which look
exactly like the original for authenticity, but are fitted with electronic
components for reliability instead of the old points.

Taffy

> > My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
> > starting.
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> > Frank Wilkeshuis

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Frank Wilkeshuis - 24 Feb 2006 22:45 GMT

Hello everyone,

I have replaced the fuel pump and the problem
has gone away, thanks !

Frank

> My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
> starting.
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> Frank Wilkeshuis

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Taffy - 26 Feb 2006 18:41 GMT

> Hello everyone,
>
> I have replaced the fuel pump and the problem
> has gone away, thanks !
>
> Frank

Well happy Mini motoring then Frank ;O)

Taffy

> > My countryman 68 runs very well, but sometimes stops a short time after
> > starting.
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> > Frank Wilkeshuis

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