| grady | -- 04-06-2010 @ 7:26 PM |
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Hello Just got a 1935 fordor. Drained the gas tank, put in fresh gas, flathead cranks and starts when I pour gas in to the carb. Engine seems to run good BUT it will not keep running, seems the fuel pump is not pulling the gas from the tank. Any suggestions or is the fuel pump need to be replaced.The line from the pump is clear.Thanks for the help.
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| ford38v8 | -- 04-06-2010 @ 10:31 PM |
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Grady, You may need to rebuild the pump, as the new fuel eats rubber diaphragms for breakfast. they are simple to rebuild, but be sure the kit you get is fuel resistant. One good source is Antique Auto Parts Cellar. Before you rip off the pump, however, check your flex line, as it is made of rubber also. New fuel resistant flex lines are available, advertised in the V8 times. (You do belong to the EFV8CA, I hope! the V8 Times is just one benefit of belonging to our club.) While you have the flex line off, blow the fuel line back to the tank. You may have dirt or rust clogging the line. New lines are available from Roy Nazewicz. As the story gets worse, you may need to remove the gas tank and have it boiled out at a radiator shop, and slosh a sealer from Eastwood or Bill Hirsch. It's best to install a fuel filter before the fuel pump. A clear see through plastic filter can be had at any auto parts store. Don't use the clip-on clamps supplied, but do use the worm/screw clamps instead. An air leak is near impossible to detect, but will stop your fuel pump from putting out. All the above listed sources and more are listed on the following website: http://www.goldengatev8.org/resources.htm Let us know how you make out. Alan
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| grady | -- 04-07-2010 @ 4:48 AM |
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thanks
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