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Aug 13, 2003 | 12:52 AM

Indy Year 25

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Racer

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From: Lafayette, Indiana

Fuel Delivery Problem

My 78 doesn't pump any gas when cranking it. Any ideas?

If you prime it, it starts right up and runs well except it lays down when it shifts to 3rd at WOT.

Aug 16, 2003 | 11:38 AM

snb73

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Re: Fuel Delivery Problem (Indy Year 25)

Indy Year 25,

I had a fuel delivery problem too, found out it was a clogged "fuel sock" in the tank.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=626996

I hope this helps.

Good luck, Steve.

Aug 16, 2003 | 07:31 PM

Indy Year 25

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Racer

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Re: Fuel Delivery Problem (snb73)

Thanks Steve! I will try poking it with a stick............like road kill.

Anyone know if I can change the sock fairly easily on my 78?

Aug 16, 2003 | 07:35 PM

AlwaysWave

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Re: Fuel Delivery Problem (Indy Year 25)

Get the spare tire carrier out of the way and you can then get at the sender and sock. Are you sure the fuel pump is ok? Or the filter to the carb?

Aug 16, 2003 | 10:06 PM

Indy Year 25

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Re: Fuel Delivery Problem (biltogo)

Quote:

Are you sure the fuel pump is ok? Or the filter to the carb?

:yesnod: I just changed the fuel pump for the second time since I started having the lay down problem. (Don't ask why I changed it the second time. :bb )

The filter in the carb has been changed too (and the carb has been rebuilt). Besides, when the line is disconnected from the filter it won't pump gas when cranking.

[Modified by Indy Year 25, 10:07 PM 8/16/2003]