Connected the contacts to the old fuel pump, and the old one works, so not a
circuit issue.
Took off the new fuel filter (it said not for pumps > 10 psi. Not sure what
the SS pump pressures to). Still no fuel.
Pulling the pump out. Sheesh.
----- Original Message -----
From: Pointers
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: Barely running - suddenly - input pls?
Scott Hutchinson was first to reply, that I should check the timing, and he
was bang on!
To my surprise, the distributor was loose. That heat-up must have
expanded/contracted the hold down, then when I hit the ignition, it rotated.
(Or so I figure).
Anyhow, calling off the dogs on that. But now for some reason, my new fuel
pump is no longer delivering fuel. Disconnected it at the carb, and no
throughput.
Delivered fine after install. No action at all presently. Back to the
garage...
Scott, kudos! Thank you!
----- Original Message -----
From: Pointers
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Sent: Friday, August 06, 2010 5:23 PM
Subject: Barely running - suddenly - input pls?
Ran fine last outing.
Now it will start, but barely runs; very rough. Unable to increase rpm at
all.
All comes to an end in <15 seconds, often with a backfire.
Hint: Last time out, it got very hot. Got caught in road construction a
mile away. Approx 220F+ when I parked it. I suppose the fuel likely boiled in
the bowls. Do not have a spacer or heat shield. Ran the electric fan, with
hood up, for 20 min after parking. I didn't check to see how hot the temp
crept up after I parked it.
What I have done or checked today:
-The fuel pump was real slow to pressure up this year, so replaced that
with a new one from SS. Pumps up fine now.
-Replaced the fuel filter and blew out the fuel line while the pump was
out.
-There were many black flakes in old pump. I suppose this is tank coating.
I presume the inline fuel filter trapped any of this prior to reaching the
carb. Took the (paper type) filter apart and there was a bit of the stuff.
After the above work was completed, identical result. Squeezed the
throttle, with the engine off, and the carb appears to be delivering plenty of
fuel. Holly 1850, rebuilt 1000 miles ago. Engine = internally stock 302.
Mods=Offy 360 manifold; Mallory dual point ignition; Accel Super Stock coil.
I need the car for an event tomorrow. What am I dealing with here??
Thank you,
Gary Pointer
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