Starting Issues Lucas pump???

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classicnut5
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Starting Issues Lucas pump???

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I Have just had a used Lucas diesel fuel pump fitted, which at least is leak free. I also had a new timing belt fitted. My problem is that my 1900 diesel is now a pig to start from cold. It takes 4 or 5 turns to start and will cut out if not revved until it is warm. Once warm its fine and ticks over ok, though I would say the engine sounds like its `hunting` (I think that's the correct term, it drops and picks up revs ever so slightly) Any ideas if the pump can be adjusted or is it a glo plug issue? [-o<
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If its hunting it sounds like there is air getting into the fuel system. Check that you have no splits in any pipes, leakoff ones included.

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Probably the cold start wax stat on the pump (linked by a cable)?
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Still hunting when warm or just whilst cold starting? If when warm then air like Andy has said.

( Leak offs will just leak diesel not cause any hunting or misfiring Andy)
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Re: Starting Issues Lucas pump???

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Will check, think it's only when it's warm. Old pump leaked diesel bad but car ran perfect. Another pump fitted and now problems starting but no leaks. You can't win
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