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The engine cranked over fine but wouldn't start. I disconnected the fuel inlet to the carb and while cranking, no fuel is making its way to the carb. If I prime the engine by putting fuel down the primary throat of the carb, the engine starts right up and of course only run for a couple of seconds. I think I have done this enough times to draw fuel from the tank which I siphoned to put fresh fuel in.
I have read on this thread about fuel socks that get clogged and a few people trying the fuel pump but is one more likely than the other?
Thanks,
15 years is a long time for fuel to sit in a car. In my experience it tends to turn to a semi-jelly form. I'd bet on the fuel sock being clogged. There is probably crud in the tank, lines, and fuel pump. Make sure you flush everything well. I might go as far as pulling the tank and cleaning it internally but that's me. BUT I would pull the fuel sending unit first and change that fuel intake sock for sure.
I'd start at the carb and work backwards toward the tank looking for the restriction. It could be something as simple as a kinked "S" hose from the pipe to the pump. With the car level, fuel will spill out of the fuel pipe where the S hose is connected. Make sure you have an extra piece of hose that can be used to stop leakage!
Disconnect the fuel inlet line at the fuel pump, it's been my experience that since the fuel tank is higher than the fuel pump it will siphon fuel if you do disconnect it there. Then you can see if the fuel line or possibly sock is clogged.
I just dropped the tank on my 75 and the sock was plugged, Also the Baffle behind the fuel level float had broken off and was tangled in the float so it wouldn't work, The wiring was in terrible shape so I built a new harness also the tail light Harness was really screwed up so im building a new one for that too
I am repairing one currently. The lobe on the camshaft is wiped out and not allowing the fuel pump to actuate and pump. The lobe is .500". And when I measured the rod by turning the engine manually...it is only .300". SO...NO FUEL.
Hopefully this is not your scenario...but be aware....it happens....because I have a camshaft out of one that was eaten up a the lobe AND the push rod for the fuel pump.
Dub......I know what you are referring to.......below of photos of that cam and push rob so check out all the major parts. As Dub said hopefully not this issue but it can be fixed....with a new crate motor from GM.
The engine cranked over fine but wouldn't start. I disconnected the fuel inlet to the carb and while cranking, no fuel is making its way to the carb. If I prime the engine by putting fuel down the primary throat of the carb, the engine starts right up and of course only run for a couple of seconds. I think I have done this enough times to draw fuel from the tank which I siphoned to put fresh fuel in.
I have read on this thread about fuel socks that get clogged and a few people trying the fuel pump but is one more likely than the other?
Thanks,
Dub......I know what you are referring to.......below of photos of that cam and push rob so check out all the major parts. As Dub said hopefully not this issue but it can be fixed....with a new crate motor from GM.
Tommy,
The memories. Got another one...not as bad as yours was...but still is not working.
DUB......I know you will get it right, not just saying for I do business with you but you are one of the best if not the best on these Corvettes. I am so glad I finally hooked up with you and have you close by for these major....and minor issues.
DUB......I know you will get it right, not just saying for I do business with you but you are one of the best if not the best on these Corvettes. I am so glad I finally hooked up with you and have you close by for these major....and minor issues.
THANKS. Because I have a good customer base that appreciates what I try to do for them....that is what makes my job a pleasure....the people I do work for.
No truer words ... DUB is the BEST on Corvettes!!!
Originally Posted by Tommy Almond
DUB......I know you will get it right, not just saying for I do business with you but you are one of the best if not the best on these Corvettes. I am so glad I finally hooked up with you and have you close by for these major....and minor issues.
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