Series 3 Curious non-start problem

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Landylover99

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I had a fuel tank leak and for the first time decided to do the work myself and replaced it for new. Rusted bolts a bit of a nightmare but in the end - success! However..... here's the problem.... it fires fine while the starter motor is engaged but then stops immediately it's released. Obviously a fuel problem but were to start - pump? Filters? Carb? Fuel line? Advice appreciated!
 
Have you used the lift pump to refill the line from tank to carb ? Disconnect at carb and pump by hand until fuel comes out.
 
Thanks for your replies! Yes I have disconnected the fuel pipe from the carb and used the lift pump until fuel comes through. Strangely the engine is actually firing normally but only so long as the starter motor is engaged. The moment I let go of the key it stops.
Re the manual - thanks very much for the link, very helpful. There's a checklist on pp 104-6 that I will follow at the weekend. Gravity fuel feed isn't something I know about but will look into it - any tips welcome!

thanks again - further input on this welcome any time!
 
Maybe the ignition switch is failing. Mine did this when I first had it, the contacts inside the switch go bad.

Col
Many thanks for your suggestion. Yes that's possible - at first I was sure it must be fuel, but on second thoughts while the starter motor is on it sounds fine, so it's maybe more likely something like this. Will investigate
 
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