| 40cabriolettony | -- 09-30-2022 @ 8:20 PM |
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Hi, the car would not start for me. I narrowed it down to having to prime the carb. It starts after running for awhile and while driving around town. I suspect there is a leak or worn parts. I have not been able to find a replacement or a rebuild kit. I prefer to avoid the electric pump and stick with stock. Any thoughts of recommendations out there? Thanks as always. Update - I found this rebuild kit on Ebay, however an Early Ford article said often times they contain the wrong parts? https://www.ebay.com/itm/265911729450?hash=item3de992fd2a:g:5sYAAOSwI7ljNy9K&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAoK0IhWZ77y8cXNeEOppLrYrJ6pGidZ9ZbXNukf4U1zsNXI6uz8Z84MzzTVRH6psMdh7E9Tzt%2F4jur3iEdKN58wDBOte5pa4PK2lpNFOWqnhhlA%2FrotYULRpwiYBjOnnEN9fCO%2B9%2BTBv0oVix%2BDyQbd6Kn3t4NFuRjFQ7DAXThjGEdZcCxB6I69kVtLiUCa0m4EiXGpXLQZvlvMXnn34zgNo%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR-DZiZryYA This message was edited by 40cabriolettony on 9-30-22 @ 8:42 PM
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| 40 Coupe | -- 10-01-2022 @ 6:07 AM |
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The fuel pump rebuilding kit you show is not 1940. Suggest you post a photo of your pump. There could be problems with your carburetor draining fuel into the engine, or the fuel evaporating out of the Carb which happens more rapidly with ethanol in the fuel. How does the car run after starting?
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| 40cabriolettony | -- 10-01-2022 @ 10:22 AM |
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Car runs great after it starts, so don't think it is that. Here is a pic for the fuel pump. Thanks
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| kubes40 | -- 10-01-2022 @ 11:09 AM |
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Losing prime is not uncommon if the vehicle has sat for a significant amount of time. You can lessen the issue by pulling the choke out all the way once the engine is shut down. Having the carburetor rebuilt properly will also help. My cars are properly sorted so can sit a week or more and require nothing more than pulling the choke, pumping the throttle and cranking for a few seconds. Yours can become this reliable as well. Mike "Kube" Kubarth
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| 40cabriolettony | -- 10-01-2022 @ 12:12 PM |
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Thank you, I am intending on the rebuild. Looking at two; Tim McMaster in Hanford, CA and Flathead City in Oregon. Also, does the fuel pump look correct? Thanks, Kube
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| kubes40 | -- 10-01-2022 @ 2:02 PM |
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Fuel pump does not appear to be correct. I don't believe the fuel pump is part of the issue you are experiencing. I'd strongly suggest you send the carburetor to Charlie Schwendler for rebuilding. He's the best in my opinion. Mike "Kube" Kubarth This message was edited by kubes40 on 10-1-22 @ 2:03 PM
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| 40 Coupe | -- 10-02-2022 @ 5:14 AM |
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Many of the features of your fuel pump appear correct but it lacks the special drain plug. I too believe Charlie is the best to rebuild your correct 91-99 model Carb if necessary but if runs and idles fine why rebuild. The flex line from the firewall to the fuel pump appears to be very old and can add to problems plus there is a cork gasket under the top of the fuel pump that can dry and leak air into the fuel pump causing additional delays in repriming the Carb and starting.
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| JayChicago | -- 10-02-2022 @ 8:48 AM |
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Charlie Schwindler 5845 Cole Road Orchard Park NY 14127 (716) 440-8952 Is your starting problem just a long time cranking? As Kube noted above, that is normal when the car has sat a week or so. Fuel in carburetor bowl evaporates, takes some cranking to fill it again.
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| 40cabriolettony | -- 10-03-2022 @ 8:07 AM |
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Thanks for all the input!
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