This is a continuing issue that I have not been able to resolve as of yet.
Details:
1971 Chevelle 350 Cubic
650cfm Edelbrock Carb - New
Mechanical Fuel Pump - New
Engine ran fine
Had to drain and drop the fuel tank to do some welding to the rear right shock bracket.
When the tank was dropped I removed the Fuel Sender unit and seal (slightly cracked) from the tank. Reinstalled the same unit back into the tank and put the tank back up reconnected all the lines. Added about 8 gallons of gas to the tank.
Could not start engine, was unable to have flow of gas from tank to pump. A few of you responded by saying to pump some air pressure to the fuel tank to prime the lines.
This worked, engine started and maintained rpm. Warmed it up and drove it around the block a few times, engine ran for appx. 30 min. Well today I started the engine and warmed it up. Was backing down the driveway and it started to sputter and then died.
Removed the fuel line between the tank and pump and presto no fuel. Poured some gas in the carb to help it start and it would but still would not maintain.
Why am I unable to get gas from the tank to the pump ?
Was running but now all of a sudden it stops again. I know I have plenty of fuel. The only variable I believe is something to do wih the Fuel Sending Unit.
Thanks for the help.
Guy
Details:
1971 Chevelle 350 Cubic
650cfm Edelbrock Carb - New
Mechanical Fuel Pump - New
Engine ran fine
Had to drain and drop the fuel tank to do some welding to the rear right shock bracket.
When the tank was dropped I removed the Fuel Sender unit and seal (slightly cracked) from the tank. Reinstalled the same unit back into the tank and put the tank back up reconnected all the lines. Added about 8 gallons of gas to the tank.
Could not start engine, was unable to have flow of gas from tank to pump. A few of you responded by saying to pump some air pressure to the fuel tank to prime the lines.
This worked, engine started and maintained rpm. Warmed it up and drove it around the block a few times, engine ran for appx. 30 min. Well today I started the engine and warmed it up. Was backing down the driveway and it started to sputter and then died.
Removed the fuel line between the tank and pump and presto no fuel. Poured some gas in the carb to help it start and it would but still would not maintain.
Why am I unable to get gas from the tank to the pump ?
Was running but now all of a sudden it stops again. I know I have plenty of fuel. The only variable I believe is something to do wih the Fuel Sending Unit.
Thanks for the help.
Guy