Carberator losing prime
#1
Carberator losing prime
If left setting over 3 days, I must prime the carberator to start the engine. It is a 1972 350 with a Quarajet.
Is this most likely a check valve in the fuel pump or in the carberator itself?
Is this most likely a check valve in the fuel pump or in the carberator itself?
#2
Are you certain there is no fuel in the bowl?
First thing I'd look at is the accelerator pump seal. If there is fuel in the bowl, but moving the throttle does not produce a twin squirt of fuel, it can be quite difficult to fire it up if it's been sitting any length of time.
An easy way to test it with the engine running is to let it idle, then use a screwdriver or something to depress the rod directly, without moving the throttle. The engine should die.
If it does not, rebuild it - kit and float, unless it is brass with no leaks.
First thing I'd look at is the accelerator pump seal. If there is fuel in the bowl, but moving the throttle does not produce a twin squirt of fuel, it can be quite difficult to fire it up if it's been sitting any length of time.
An easy way to test it with the engine running is to let it idle, then use a screwdriver or something to depress the rod directly, without moving the throttle. The engine should die.
If it does not, rebuild it - kit and float, unless it is brass with no leaks.
#5
Leaking plugs is a common problem, true, but checking the accelerator pump takes about ten seconds. It's still the first place I'd look. If the pump is shot, rebuilding is needed anyway, at which point coating the plugs is a no-brainer.
I'm still curious as to whether Sam has definitively determined the bowl is empty.
I'm still curious as to whether Sam has definitively determined the bowl is empty.
#6
Yes the bowl is empty. So I must have a leak in the bowl. I am going to rebuild and I will let you all know the reults. Also, I am going to replace the fuel pump as well.
I just found out that the check valve for the fuel pump is in the fuel filter.
I just found out that the check valve for the fuel pump is in the fuel filter.
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