vf750f fuel pump maybe dying?

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  1. beeton

    beeton New Member

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    I can't seem to find the search bar for this question and I have searched though search engines.

    I have an 84 vf750f. The bike is slowly being cleaned up. The bike was running fine as I had balanced the carbs, tried to set the pilots (maybe a bit off).
    The other day, hard to start. the bike would catch and then die after a few moments.
    I checked the pump connections, all good. Checked the relay as per instructions found in searches and seemed good.
    I check the pump by applying 12v directly to the leads and it "pumps" once-three times then stops.
    I remove the pump and apply 12v, pumps without any issue (no lines attached so I did not run for more than a few seconds).
    When I try the 12v directly, and the pump does NOT have any line attached to the exit port, seems to kick in fine but if I attach a line or even put my finger over the exit port, stops pumping.
    There must be an internal back pressure switch that is failing.
    Does this make sense and if so, would you know the pressure of this pump (likely 7-9 pounds) as I have to buy a replacement. I have an in-line pump that will work but not the best fit under that area so a "stock" fit would be better as these are nla from Honda (and I don't want to pay $200 for it either).

    Thanks.
     
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    Spit ballin.. What if you try an exit line that goes into a empty bottle? Will fuel actually pump out of the pump? If so maybe there is a clog in the carb that has enough back pressure to set of the pump stop? Maybe that will at least take the carb or the fuel pump out of the equation.
     
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    sensing pressure, the pump shuts itself off when the carbs are full or outlet hose is blocked.
     
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    I will try that again and report back.
     
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    beeton New Member

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    O.k. So I will check it again without the fuel filter to see if the pump will pump into a bottle (no back pressure). The pump shut off as soon as I placed a finger on the outlet, seems the back pressure sensor is very sensitive. It could be that the pressure part is wearing out.
     
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    not at all likely. pump is rated at 3 psi.
     
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    Sounds to me like your pump is fine; it keeps pumping until the fuel line is full and the carb float valves are shutting. There's no "internal back pressure switch" the pump simply stalls when it can't push any more into the line, and three cycles sounds about right. I know on my 86 that the fuel pump would click every few seconds when the bike was idling as fuel was being used.

    Rogue's suggestion is sound, if you are concerned then stick a hose on the outlet and let it pump to a jar.

    You can check whether there is plenty of fuel at the carbs by opening the bowl drains. Once empty, shut them off and re-test the pump, it should run quickly for quite a few seconds then slow and finally stop as the bowls get refilled.
     
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