Post to the EFV-8 Forum
Post Classified Ads
Shop the Online Store

User Login

Not Registered Yet? Click Here to Sign Up!

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

FORUM RULES: Users agree to these Rules when using Forum.

The site administrator reserves the right to change the terms and conditions of the user agreement without prior notice to the user. It is the responsibility of the user to regularly review the terms of this agreement.

The user agrees to the following terms:

All information that you provide to us for your membership is correct.
You will not use your membership to spam, harrass, or exploit other members in any way.
Vulgar, Abusive, Racist and Sexist Language will not be tolerated.
Commercial-type sales postings will not be allowed.
No mass posting or flooding of the boards is allowed.
No Advertising of parts or cars; no Ebay or business/commercial ads (please use the "Classified" for ads Wanted or For Sale).
VIEWING MULTIPLE TOPICS ON SCREEN: You can choose to see more than 10 Topics at a time ... Log In and choose "Preferences" from the top bar on the Forum page. Scroll down and Change the "Default Topics Returned" parameter to 25 or 50, and save the changes. Since this setting is stored in your browser 'cookies' (if enabled), it seems to use that stored value even if you are not logged in. So, if you use a PC that you haven't logged into the forum from, the setting still seem to remain at the default.
EXTERNAL PHOTO LINKS ON FORUM: You can still use external photo links in your posts on the new forum. They follow the rules of any link in that they have to have the URL link qualified down to the full image file name (example: .jpg). The links will open in a new browser window, the same as an uploaded image attached to a post. Since an image attachment to any post does not display inline with the post, the results are the same. You can use multiple external links within a post. This link is from photos on a site from Don Clink's 'Deuce@75' albums:

http://donclink.com/deuce_75_1/images/dscn2950.jpg

Using links from photo sites such as Photobucket can help in "size" issue with uploaded attachment files. For best viewing in web browsers, photos should be around the 800x600 pixel range, and probably not more than 1024x768. Most cameras today store HUGE jpg image files, as the default settings are in the 7, 8, 10, and 12Mb image sizes. The image files that are then attached are very large, and the browser can't display the full image size without using the scroll bars. Use the re-sizing functions of your photo editing software to reduce the image to 800x600, which reduces the file sixe and the image load time in the browser. Don uses Google's free Picassa3 software, which is an excellent photo management product. All of the photo albums of the Deuce, Grand National, and Auburn that are links on the NORG site were built using Picassa's web creation functions. And it's free? (THANKS to Don Clink for the info!)
HOW DO I SHOW MY EMAIL ADDRESS ALONG WITH MY USERNAME? You can LogIn on the Forum, and select PREFERENCES. On this page Members can add optional information such as their City,State, Country; Occupation; Hobbies: list a Homepage; list AOL Instant Messanger Handle; Signature; "Make Email Address viewable to others;" and even change the number of Default Topics shown on a page. WHEN others click on your profile, they will see this information.

EFV-8 Club Forum / General Ford Discussion / car sitting

Reply to Discussion | New Discussion

<< previous || next >>

Posted By

Discussion Topic: car sitting -- page: 1 2

JohnA

12-15-2017 @ 1:16 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 281
Joined: Dec 2009

My 48 2dr has been sitting for 8-10 months,can"t seem to get fuel to fuel pump.I know my gas tanks liquid bladder seems to be deteriorating,I"m getting white flasks in my glass bowl on pump,but still should suck some gas through,any ideas how to force gas up to pump.Have a least 1/2 tank full of gas.

carcrazy

12-15-2017 @ 3:04 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 1667
Joined: Oct 2009

There are a couple of things you can do. First make sure you have a good seal between the glass bowl of the fuel pump and the fuel pump housing. Once you are sure you have a good seal at this place, spray some starting fluid into the air cleaner inlet and try to start the engine. If you have a functioning ignition system, the engine will try to start and run. While the engine is trying to run the pump will be operating at sufficient speed to pull fuel up to the engine. If the engine does not start up and run on its own after the first application of starting fluid, repeat this step two more times. If the engine will still not start and run on its own, disconnect the fuel line at the inlet to the pump and blow air into the fuel line back to the tank to clear out any debris. Once you have done this, repeat the first step and the engine should start and run.

JohnA

12-15-2017 @ 3:17 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 281
Joined: Dec 2009

will try.Thanks

JohnA

12-15-2017 @ 3:20 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 281
Joined: Dec 2009

car does run when I pour gas down carb.

shogun1940

12-22-2017 @ 2:44 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Member
Posts: 464
Joined: Feb 2010

You could pressuriz. The tank with low pressure to see if the fuel is flowing to the pump it does not take much pressure

nelsb01

12-22-2017 @ 3:07 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 983
Joined: Oct 2009

If you are concerned about fuel pump working -- disconnect fuel line to tank and use new hose to create a temp line to a gas can.
I have known a few guys who have moved their cars around the yard by this method, and one who even drive 30 miles this way.

woodiewagon46

12-22-2017 @ 5:39 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 704
Joined: Nov 2012

As shogun suggests, pressurize the tank. Don't pressurize the fuel line and blowback any sediment in the lines into the tank.

trjford8

12-23-2017 @ 11:00 AM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 4219
Joined: Oct 2009

if you are getting white flakes in the sediment bowl your tank pickup tube is probably plugged up with the old sealer. Forcing the motor to run can also contaminate your carburetor.. Pull the tank, flush the fuel lines, and clean out the sediment bowl. The next step is to clean the tank, but you may not get all the old sealer out of it. I recommend you put in a new tank. It was probably sealed due to rust and the new gas ate away at the sealer. I had a the same problem years ago and put in a new tank. It was well worth the money and time.

This message was edited by trjford8 on 12-23-17 @ 11:03 AM

len47merc

12-23-2017 @ 3:18 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 1165
Joined: Oct 2013

It was on my agenda to reply today but trjford8 beat me to the punch. Surprised by some of the replies above - trjford8's response is on the money and is the only option I personally would endorse, although I'd have the 'original' tank professionally evaluated as to whether it can be effectively cleaned and if so, whether the resulting tank is worth sealing and future use. Additionally...

I'd clean out ALL fuel line components, including back flushing the fuel line itself, including but not limited to a soaking of SeaFoam then reverse-direction application of heavy air and repeat, wrapping a clean cloth/sock around the rear end to catch debris and determine when you've gotten it 'all' out.

Steve

woodiewagon46

12-23-2017 @ 5:35 PM

reply profile send p.m.

Senior
Posts: 704
Joined: Nov 2012

Hey, Len, what exactly is "Sea Foam"? I have seen it in my local auto parts store but never picked up a can to check it out.

<< previous || next >>

PAGE: 1 2

NOTE: YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED USER AND BE LOGGED IN TO POST (and reply to) messages in this forum. If you are a first time user, please click the CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT in the masthead above to register and Log In. After that, all you do is LOG IN to enjoy using this site.

DISCLAIMER: The V-8 Club does no independent testing of any of the opinions, thoughts or suggestions presented in the website on the Forum, in the Tech Tips section, or any section. A reader should consider the website to be a forum wherein differing solutions to a particular set of circumstances may be discussed. Ultimately, the selection of an item for an individual's vehicle must be based upon the independent study of the vehicle owner in consultation with people in the hobby and restoration experts.

Early Ford V-8 Club Forum

Merchandise Questions

Membership Questions