Author Topic: No fuel?  (Read 475 times)

Offline Meanmopar

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No fuel?
« on: July 09, 2010 - 09:24:22 AM »
I have a 73 Cuda with a 383 6 pack. I just dropped my tank, cleaned out good, replaced sending unit, replaced vent tube hoses, now I'm not getting fuel to the carbs.     I have a clean fuel filter.  I didn't replace the fuel lines though.  You think they could be clogged?  I'm thinking I'll try to blow air threw them.  If it's the fuel pump what would be a good choice for my setup? Thanks




Offline Aussie Challenger

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Re: No fuel?
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2010 - 10:18:30 AM »
Was the pump working before the fuel tank being cleaned out?
Could either be an air leak in the line, blocked line (doubt though unless tank was full of rust) or being a BB the fuel pump plunger could be worn.
Did you prime the carbies first? May be all that is needed to get the pump working again.   :2cents:
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Re: No fuel?
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2010 - 11:15:44 AM »
if you have a pin hole in the line or anywhere in the system it will pull air as it is lighter then the fuel

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Re: No fuel?
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2010 - 12:05:19 PM »
My guess is when you removed the tank, one or more rubber lines split and the pump is sucking air.
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