Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
If you're running a quadrajet, there is a small seal at the filter in the carb. It is meant to keep fuel to the carb when not running. With age, it tends to let the gas flow back to the tank and you have to pump a lot to get fuel back to the engine. Brian From: Ron Malespin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net To: The Chevelle Mailing List Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2 Date: Mon, 1 Aug 2005 22:24:26 -0600 That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. Ron M. - Original Message - From: Dan McIntoshmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing Listmailto:Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:30 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2 Well guys, After school today, I removed the fuel pump from the motor, then took off the back plate so I could inspect the push rod. Everything with the pushrod looked good, and I stuck it in the hole and had the wife crank the motor while I pushed on it with my finger. It moved back and forth following the cam lobe, about 1/2 of an inch. Does this seem correct? While I was at it, I blew air through the tank to pump line, until I heard air bubbling in the gas tank. So I'm assuming that line is free of obstructions. Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps, after sitting for a few days, that is. Also, nobody around here seems to stock the pump that I need, in fact, the young kid at Auto Zone pulled it up on his computer and then brought out an electric inline pump. When I pointed to the box, and told him mine looked like the mechanical pump pictured, he said, let me ask this guy referring to a co-worker, who's response was, I think that's an EGR valve So I'm going to NAPA tomorrow in hopes of them having one, if they don't, I'll be on my way to Summit Racing for the Holley pump. - Original Message - From: Krister Meistermailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: The Chevelle Mailing Listmailto:Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.netmailto:Chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Dan, Maybe your signature tag line came true. - Hope things work out! Krister At 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote: I have no clue what I screwed up this time. Dan McIntosh 1963 Impala SS Convertible HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS ^^ Looks like you did G. _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Dan call Apache Auto Parts on Brookpark Rd.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Brian is correct. I had this same problem on my Quadrajet. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you're running a quadrajet, there is a small seal at the filter in the carb. It is meant to keep fuel to the carb when not running. With age, it tends to let the gas flow back to the tank and you have to pump a lot to get fuel back to the engine. Brian From: Ron Malespin [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. Ron M.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Wouldn't a worn needle and seat cause this as well? I had issues with this years ago in my '56 Chevy pickup. -- Shawn Price Network Team Lead Technology Solutions Morrison Homes 404-427-8229 On Aug 2, 2005, at 12:46 PM, Clint Hooper wrote: Brian is correct. I had this same problem on my Quadrajet. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: Brian Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you're running a quadrajet, there is a small seal at the filter in the carb. It is meant to keep fuel to the carb when not running. With age, it tends to let the gas flow back to the tank and you have to pump a lot to get fuel back to the engine. Brian From: Ron Malespin [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. Ron M.
RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
I can see 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal in some cases, but I don't think I need more than two in any case. I don't think I could crank the car to get 15 pumps of the gas pedal without it starting long long before I could get that far. When the car has sat for a week or longer, it takes a few cranks and pumps of the pedal, but after sitting overnight it never needs more than one pump, and if sitting for a few hours it starts without a pump and in the first revolution of the engine. I would think a check of your fuel and spark systems would be in order if you need more than 3 or 4 pumps of the gas pedal to get started in all but the worst conditions. When my fuel pump went out two years ago, the car started and drove just fine, and then it flat out died in the street on the way home from work one day. The pushrod was fine. Something internal on the pump failed, but luckily no gas ended up in the oil pan. You might want to change the oil just to be safe, with starter fluid being used and the possibility of gas getting into the oil if the pump failed internally. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1 '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX From: Ron Malespin [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. - Original Message - From: Dan McIntoshmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps, after sitting for a few days, that is.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Thanks for the discussion guys. This is a great site! I have an Edelbrock performer series carburetor. Out of curiosity I called the Edelbrock techs. He said that the fuel is most likely evaporating. I have a hard time believing that because it didn't do it when I first got the car. I have an inline filter with a movable interior that was dry after the car had sat for a couple days. Is it meant to hold the fuel in the line when the engine is off? If so it might just be a simple in line fuel filter replacement. - Original Message - From: Shawn Price To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 10:57 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2 Wouldn't a worn needle and seat cause this as well? I had issues with this years ago in my '56 Chevy pickup.--Shawn PriceNetwork Team LeadTechnology SolutionsMorrison Homes404-427-8229On Aug 2, 2005, at 12:46 PM, Clint Hooper wrote: Brian is correct. I had this same problem on my Quadrajet. Clint Hooper HH Custom,owner 1969 El Camino ProTourer 2001 H-D FLHR custom bagger http://dalesplace.com/misc/friends/clint/clint_hooper.htm - Original Message - From: "Brian Knight" [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you're running a quadrajet, there is a small seal at the filter in the carb. It is meant to keep fuel to the carb when not running. With age, it tends to let the gas flow back to the tank and you have to pump a lot to get fuel back to the engine. Brian From: "Ron Malespin" [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. Ron M.
RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Have you checked the carb float level ? Mike Wagner -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Brad Waller Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:52 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2 I can see 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal in some cases, but I don't think I need more than two in any case. I don't think I could crank the car to get 15 pumps of the gas pedal without it starting long long before I could get that far. When the car has sat for a week or longer, it takes a few cranks and pumps of the pedal, but after sitting overnight it never needs more than one pump, and if sitting for a few hours it starts without a pump and in the first revolution of the engine. I would think a check of your fuel and spark systems would be in order if you need more than 3 or 4 pumps of the gas pedal to get started in all but the worst conditions. When my fuel pump went out two years ago, the car started and drove just fine, and then it flat out died in the street on the way home from work one day. The pushrod was fine. Something internal on the pump failed, but luckily no gas ended up in the oil pan. You might want to change the oil just to be safe, with starter fluid being used and the possibility of gas getting into the oil if the pump failed internally. Brad Waller ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) '66 Corvette | 327/dead | 4-speed | Wilwood Brakes | 245/45/16 BFG R1 '67 Chevelle | ex-SS396 | 355/700R4 | F-Body Brakes | 275/40/17 Kumho MX From: Ron Malespin [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has started doing the same thing in the last year after it sits for a few days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile. - Original Message - From: Dan McIntoshmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps, after sitting for a few days, that is.
RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Thanks Mike. You just reminded me about what is (or can be) the secret trick for this. Sometimes the floats get hung up and you just have to rap the side of the carb with a couple of good shots. This is particularly common with a brand new carb that may have been turned upside down at some point during shipping. You can always open up the carb as well to see if the floats are moving freely. HTH, John Nasta -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Mike Wagner Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 4:21 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2 Have you checked the carb float level ? Mike Wagner
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
dan i'd pull the fuel pump and make sure there isnt a problem with the pump push rod, it may have broken Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/1649723 - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange "knocking" noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleRollerz Only C.C.http://www.lowriderimpala.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Thanks guys, I'll pull the pump tomorrow after work and see what I find. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS"Street Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: Bill Bradley To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 2:01 AM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? dan i'd pull the fuel pump and make sure there isnt a problem with the pump push rod, it may have broken Bill Bradley67 MalibuEdmond Oklahomahttp://www.cardomain.com/ride/1649723 - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange "knocking" noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleRollerz Only C.C.http://www.lowriderimpala.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Dan, I would say your fuel pump is bad. Check the fuel pump rod also. Matt - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 8:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange "knocking" noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleRollerz Only C.C.http://www.lowriderimpala.com No virus found in this incoming message.Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.Version: 7.0.338 / Virus Database: 267.9.7/60 - Release Date: 07/28/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Any chance you lost oil pressure from being in weird angles? I know that can happen with 4X4's going on steep angles. In any case, I have seen these competitions where they try to out "hop" each other and totally destroy the vehicle before it's over. Seems counter productive to me. I'd say be prepared for a whole lot more of this kind of troubles, and maybe worse. Break an A-frame or weaken some steering linkage and things could get interesting on the freeway. - Original Message - From: To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: 7/31/2005 11:26:06 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? The knocking noise was going on when I started it up today, before the stalling problem, almost sounds like it's from the carb. Remember, the front of my car bounces 30-40 inches in the air, so strange thing could happen. Now that I think about it, I was hopping it hard last time I drove it, and when I restarted it, it sounded funny, but I disregarded it thinking maybe I cracked an exhaust manifold or something, never checked it out though. I only had to drive it a few seconds to get it home after the hopping last time. I have no clue what I screwed up this time. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS"Street Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi Dan, sounds like you've got a fuel pump that's N.G. The knocking noise is could be fromtoo much starting fluid. That stuff can ruin an engine. I hope, for your sake, that is not the case here. Good Luck, Jimmie
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Dan, Maybe your signature tag line came true. - Hope things work out! Krister At 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote: I have no clue what I screwed up this time. Dan McIntosh 1963 Impala SS Convertible HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS ^^ Looks like you did G.
[Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Well guys, After school today, I removed the fuel pump from the motor, then took off the back plate so I could inspect the push rod. Everything with the pushrod looked good, and I stuck it in the hole and had the wife crank the motor while I pushed on it with my finger. It moved back and forth following the cam lobe, about 1/2 of an inch. Does this seem correct? While I was at it, I blew air through the "tank to pump" line, until I heard air bubbling in the gas tank. So I'm assuming that line is free of obstructions. Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps, after sitting for a few days, that is. Also, nobody around here seems to stock the pump that I need, in fact, the young kid at Auto Zone pulled it up on his computer and then brought out an electric inline pump. When I pointed to the box, and told him mine looked like the mechanical pump pictured, he said, "let me ask this guy" referring to a co-worker, who's response was, "I think that's an EGR valve" So I'm going to NAPA tomorrow in hopes of them having one, if they don't, I'll be on my way to Summit Racing for the Holley pump. - Original Message - From: Krister Meister To: The Chevelle Mailing List Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:40 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Dan,Maybe your signature tag line came true.- Hope things work out!KristerAt 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote:I have no clue what I screwed up this time.Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS""^^" Looks like you did G.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Yep, the classic signs of a bad fuel pump
alright. The knocking you heard I bet was carbon that was knocked loose
using starter fluid. I had a similar noise on my 63 after using starter
fluid, the knock went away.
- Original Message -
From:
Dan
McIntosh
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:30
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or
carb part 2
Well guys,
After school today, I removed the fuel pump from
the motor, then took off the back plate so I could inspect the push
rod.
Everything with the pushrod looked good, and I
stuck it in the hole and had the wife crank the motor while I pushed on it
with my finger. It moved back and forth following the cam lobe, about
1/2 of an inch. Does this seem correct?
While I was at it, I blew air through the "tank
to pump" line, until I heard air bubbling in the gas tank. So I'm assuming
that line is free of obstructions.
Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps
of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps,
after sitting for a few days, that is.
Also, nobody around here seems to stock the pump
that I need, in fact, the young kid at Auto Zone pulled it up on his computer
and then brought out an electric inline pump. When I pointed to the box,
and told him mine looked like the mechanical pump pictured, he said, "let me
ask this guy" referring to a co-worker, who's response was, "I think that's an
EGR valve"
So I'm going to NAPA tomorrow in hopes of them
having one, if they don't, I'll be on my way to Summit Racing for the Holley
pump.
- Original Message -
From:
Krister Meister
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net ;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:40
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump
or carb?
Dan,Maybe your signature tag line
came true.- Hope things work
out!KristerAt 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you
wrote:I have no clue what I screwed up this time.Dan
McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT
BREAKS""^^" Looks like you did
G.
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
I would suggest getting the Holley
pump. Better quality in my opinion. Just my 2 cents.
Matt
- Original Message -
From:
Dan
McIntosh
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 8:30
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or
carb part 2
Well guys,
After school today, I removed the fuel pump from
the motor, then took off the back plate so I could inspect the push
rod.
Everything with the pushrod looked good, and I
stuck it in the hole and had the wife crank the motor while I pushed on it
with my finger. It moved back and forth following the cam lobe, about
1/2 of an inch. Does this seem correct?
While I was at it, I blew air through the "tank
to pump" line, until I heard air bubbling in the gas tank. So I'm assuming
that line is free of obstructions.
Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps
of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps,
after sitting for a few days, that is.
Also, nobody around here seems to stock the pump
that I need, in fact, the young kid at Auto Zone pulled it up on his computer
and then brought out an electric inline pump. When I pointed to the box,
and told him mine looked like the mechanical pump pictured, he said, "let me
ask this guy" referring to a co-worker, who's response was, "I think that's an
EGR valve"
So I'm going to NAPA tomorrow in hopes of them
having one, if they don't, I'll be on my way to Summit Racing for the Holley
pump.
- Original Message -
From:
Krister Meister
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net ;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:40
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump
or carb?
Dan,Maybe your signature tag line
came true.- Hope things work
out!KristerAt 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you
wrote:I have no clue what I screwed up this time.Dan
McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT
BREAKS""^^" Looks like you did
G.
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Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb part 2
Thats interesting to hear about pumping the pedal. My 67 Malibu has
started doing the same thing in the last yearafter it sits for a few
days. It takes about 15 pumps on the gas to get it started. I never
have any running or restarting issues after that. It starts right up with
no pumping until it has sat for quite awhile.
Ron M.
- Original Message -
From: Dan McIntosh
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 7:30
PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or
carb part 2
Well guys,
After school today, I removed the fuel pump from
the motor, then took off the back plate so I could inspect the push
rod.
Everything with the pushrod looked good, and I
stuck it in the hole and had the wife crank the motor while I pushed on it
with my finger. It moved back and forth following the cam lobe, about
1/2 of an inch. Does this seem correct?
While I was at it, I blew air through the "tank
to pump" line, until I heard air bubbling in the gas tank. So I'm assuming
that line is free of obstructions.
Looking back, it used to take only 3 or 4 pumps
of the pedal to get the car started, lately it has been taking 40-50 pumps,
after sitting for a few days, that is.
Also, nobody around here seems to stock the pump
that I need, in fact, the young kid at Auto Zone pulled it up on his computer
and then brought out an electric inline pump. When I pointed to the box,
and told him mine looked like the mechanical pump pictured, he said, "let me
ask this guy" referring to a co-worker, who's response was, "I think that's an
EGR valve"
So I'm going to NAPA tomorrow in hopes of them
having one, if they don't, I'll be on my way to Summit Racing for the Holley
pump.
- Original Message -
From:
Krister Meister
To: The Chevelle Mailing List
Cc: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net ;
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, August 01, 2005 1:40
PM
Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump
or carb?
Dan,Maybe your signature tag line
came true.- Hope things work
out!KristerAt 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you
wrote:I have no clue what I screwed up this time.Dan
McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT
BREAKS""^^" Looks like you did
G.
[Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange "knocking" noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleRollerz Only C.C.http://www.lowriderimpala.com
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Hi Dan, sounds like you've got a fuel pump that's N.G. The knocking noise is could be from too much starting fluid. That stuff can ruin an engine. I hope, for your sake, that is not the case here. Good Luck, Jimmie
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
The knocking noise was going on when I started it up today, before the stalling problem, almost sounds like it's from the carb. Remember, the front of my car bounces 30-40 inches in the air, so strange thing could happen. Now that I think about it, I was hopping it hard last time I drove it, and when I restarted it, it sounded funny, but I disregarded it thinking maybe I cracked an exhaust manifold or something, never checked it out though. I only had to drive it a few seconds to get it home after the hopping last time. I have no clue what I screwed up this time. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS Convertible"HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS"Street Metal Fabricationshttp://www.lowriderimpala.com - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 9:46 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi Dan, sounds like you've got a fuel pump that's N.G. The knocking noise is could be fromtoo much starting fluid. That stuff can ruin an engine. I hope, for your sake, that is not the case here. Good Luck, Jimmie
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
At 10:29 PM 7/31/2005, you wrote: I have no clue what I screwed up this time. Dan McIntosh 1963 Impala SS Convertible HOP IT TILL IT BREAKS ^^ Looks like you did G.
Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
It sounds like a timing belt/chain issue. I could be wrong but it sounds like all of the symptoms. Ron - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange "knocking" noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh1963 Impala SS ConvertibleRollerz Only C.C.http://www.lowriderimpala.com
RE: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb?
Timing chain wouldnt run with just fuel in the carb then quit when fuel ran out, itd either run very rough or not at all. Dont know if someone suggested fuel pump and/or fuel pump rod. No pressure from the pump and Ive had fuel pump rods break making a hell of a noise. Dale McIntosh 67 El Camino 1967 ChevelleReference CD beta now available! ACES #1709/TC Gold #92 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Malespin Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 11:29 PM To: The Chevelle Mailing List Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? It sounds like a timing belt/chain issue. I could be wrong but it sounds like all of the symptoms. Ron - Original Message - From: Dan McIntosh To: chevelle-list@chevelles.net ; impala list ; Curt Ballsrud Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2005 7:31 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] fuel pump or carb? Hi all, today I was out driving the 63, and it started feeling like it had no power, bogging out and stuff, until it finally died on the side of the road. I had the wife bring me starting fluid, at which point it ran until the fluid dissipated. I took the line off the carb, removed the filter from the carb, and cranked the motor, no fuel shot out. So I sent her to get some gas, and dumped 5 gallons into the car (dunno the status of the gauge, it was reading half, and it seemed to work before) Shot it with the starting fluid, and it cranked right over. I drove it for about 2 minutes, then it did it again. Got out, sprayed the fluid, and started it up, I'd go to rev it up, it would die. Finally, it started back up, and ran the 35 seconds it took to get to my driveway. Also, there's a strange knocking noise from the motor that wasn't there before, not as loud as a rod knock, but not as quiet as a lifter tick. I don't know if this is coincidental or not. Any ideas? Thank you. Dan McIntosh 1963 Impala SS Convertible Rollerz Only C.C. http://www.lowriderimpala.com
