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Fuel supply problem
Hi All,
My 77 ran into a fuel supply problem last week. Low fuel supply to the carb. Anything over a third throttle and the car would start to stumble, full throttle and it falls on its face. First change the filter, still not enough fuel. Went out and bought a new fuel pump, and still not enough fuel. Then I noticed that no fuel was coming out of the fuel line from the tank, especially after filling it. So I ran some compressed air from the fuelline by the pump into the gastank with the gascap removed. I blew away whatever was obstructing the fuel line. Now it flows freely. The question I have is is there some kind of screen covering the fuel inlet or is it sucking something from the bottom? Im thinking of trying to siphon whatever it is out before removing the tank. If its sediment like material, this should work. The car runs great now but am worried about getting plugged again. Im sure whatever plugged the line is still floating around in the tank. This car sits in the garage a lot sometimes for months at a time when I am away. Please reply to this group, my email addy is nogood. TIA Tom 77 L-48 73 LS-4 |
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