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Re: 79 Midget: It starts, but...

To: Chris King <cbking@mail.alum.rpi.edu>
Subject: Re: 79 Midget: It starts, but...
Date: Sat, 03 Mar 2001 17:01:53 -0800
Cc: Spridget mail list <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Organization: WFO Racing
References: <200103031925.AA332595424@mail.alum.rpi.edu>
Blow thru the fuel line, between pump and tank.  Low air pressure.

Chris King wrote:

> ...so far it's only running on starting fluid.
>
> I've tried to check for fuel - disconnected the fuel hose from the carb and 
>cranked the engine: no fuel. Disconnected the inlet hose to the fuel pump: no 
>fuel. Disconnected lowest rubber hfuel hose (by the transmission): no fuel. 
>I've put 2 gallons in the tank today, so I know there's something in there. 
>The gas gauge reads 3/4 tank.
>
> I pulled the pump several weeks ago and when I did, it gave a couple of good 
>spurts of fuel - whatever was left in it when the car was last run many years 
>ago.
>
> Anyone have any suggestions on how to check for a blocked fuel line without 
>pulling the tank?
>
> TIA,
>
> -=Chris
>
> Chris King   - cbking@alum.rpi.edu
> '79 Midget 1500

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