My carbureted Hawk gets by fine on gravity feed. I am still trying to understand the need for the pump. Of course you have to have
one on fuel injection. Maybe they add it instead of making the fuel lines larger?

Mike Z (still puzzled)

"Ross Richardson" wrote in message ...
My '65 C-172 with the 180 conversion also has a fuel pump installed.

Ross

"Mike Z." wrote:

I have a stupid unrelated question.

Why do you have a fuel pump on a '73 carbed 'Hawk?

I assume it is related to the 180 upgrade and I ask because I have that in the back of my mind for overhaul time.

Mike Z

"Hankal" wrote in message ...
My 1973 Skyhawk has the 360/180 hp engine carburated.
When the engine is hot it is difficult to start.
My procedure is master switch battery side on, fuel pump on. Prime throttle 3
times. Fuel pump off, turn starter while advancing the throttle.
Today she would not fire and the battery went south.

Any recommendations, suggestions.
Will check timing and Magnetos tomorrow.
Hank N1441P