| Re: Assorted fuel issues [message #323327 is a reply to message #323320] |
Mon, 04 September 2017 16:35   |
Carl S.
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Registered: January 2009
Location: Tucson, AZ.
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It could be that you have a cracked fuel line (hose) somewhere between the tank pickup and the mechanical fuel pump that is sucking air. It can start on the boat tank, then has enough fuel in the carb to run it until it sucks gas through the line, and you don't notice the leak under moderate driving conditions. I'll bet if you drove in excessive heat, and/or up a grade, you would have fuel starvation due to the air getting into the fuel line. When you are cranking the engine on a cold start, the hose has too much air in it to prime the pump and you have a no start condition.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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