Generator not starting

[whynotam]

For those of you who might be curious about my generator that would not
start I was able to find a solution at least temporarily. After
checking and determining that 12 volt was coming to the electric pump
during starter cranking but no fuel coming from the filter housing it
was thought that a new pump was in order. After conferring with Power
Tech they said any locally available pump that provided 4 to 11 PSI
would work. Being a tightwad I decided to try tapping on the side of
the pump with a metal object while my wife cranked the engine and to my
surprise it started right up and has worked flawlessly since. Thanks to
all who offered suggestions.

Alvie Miller
Arthur IL
1993 WLWB
15KW PowerTech Generator