1949 Bentley MK VI fuel not flowing

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Author Message   Chris Tokarski New User Username: 49bentley Post Number: 25 Registered: 10-2024 Posted on Thursday, 02 October, 2025 - 02:39:    Hi, I am rebuilding my MK VI. The engine was rebuilt, and was started with fuel from external container using gravity feed and power from battery directly. Now I connected the fuel line and fuel pump, as well as, electrical system. I put 15 liters of gas in cleaned (professional) tank. Turn ignition, hear fuel pumps clicking, but no gas is flowing. Do I need to prime the fuel pump?   Chris Tokarski New User Username: 49bentley Post Number: 26 Registered: 10-2024 Posted on Friday, 03 October, 2025 - 01:57:    Problem resolved. Turns out there was a loose connection at the fuel tank that caused air to be drawn in.   ChristopherCarnley Unregistered guest Posted From: 31.49.34.75 Posted on Thursday, 02 October, 2025 - 22:41:    Have you inspected the rusted up filter next to the tank, under the boot floor? (Message approved by david_gore)   Chris Tokarski New User Username: 49bentley Post Number: 29 Registered: 10-2024 Posted on Tuesday, 14 October, 2025 - 05:55:    Thanks Christopher. The lines are all clear. Problem was a loose connection at the fuel tank, it caused air to be sucked through the line. Tightened and fuel is flowing now. Thanks Chris

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