can't get fuel to Carberator

bodatiousx30 · Mar 12, 2010

I have changed out the fuel pump, fuel filters, all knew fuel lines, and all knew eletrical wiring as well and still not getting fuel to carberator. Still no luck, What am I missing?

Vintage Steel · Mar 12, 2010

Got gas in your tank?
Not being a smart ass, it happens.
leaking fuel fitting sucking air?
if you take the line off at the carb do you get feel there?

DonsBolt · Mar 12, 2010

Maybe the float in the carb is stuck in the closed position, and not letting fuel flow in

Dave_in_Texas · Mar 12, 2010

Mechanical or electrical fuel pump?

Could rust or other debris be in the tank and be obstructing the lines?

You could remove the gas line to the carb and temporarily route it with some extra line to an empty gas can and see if it pumps anything into it while turning it over. If it does pump gas, then your problem lies in the carb. If it doesn't, the problem lies below the engine.

If it doesn't pump any gas into the can, you can hook a vacuum gauge up to the end of that extra line and see what PSI it is pushing out.

Dave

bodatiousx30 · Mar 12, 2010

Vintage Steel said:
Got gas in your tank?
Not being a smart ass, it happens.
leaking fuel fitting sucking air?
if you take the line off at the carb do you get feel there?

Hahaha, I have gas in both tanks, Ill check if I feel at carb.

bodatiousx30 · Mar 12, 2010

DonsBolt said:
Maybe the float in the carb is stuck in the closed position, and not letting fuel flow in

Good point, I did check float and it is open

bodatiousx30 · Mar 12, 2010

Dave_in_Texas said:
Mechanical or electrical fuel pump?

Could rust or other debris be in the tank and be obstructing the lines?

You could remove the gas line to the carb and temporarily route it with some extra line to an empty gas can and see if it pumps anything into it while turning it over. If it does pump gas, then your problem lies in the carb. If it doesn't, the problem lies below the engine.

If it doesn't pump any gas into the can, you can hook a vacuum gauge up to the end of that extra line and see what PSI it is pushing out.

Dave

Thank you

Broncobowsher · Mar 13, 2010

If it is an eletrical pump...
Is it wired right (polarity) and plumbed right (going from tank to carb).
Yea, basic. But I have seen several people swear up and down they have it right, double and triple checked. Then find out that they really did have it wrong afterall.

Second are you pulling from a fitting on the gas tank that sucks fuel from below the level of the fuel? Take the fuel line off and blow into the tank. You should hear the bubbles gurgling from the gas filler neck.

Another is an air leak will be diastourious. A tiny split in a hose will bleed air and keep fuel from moving.

My mention multi tanks, where is the selector valve under the seat positioned? Also a source of leaks and clogs. Good thing to bypass until you have it running just so you can rule it out.

bodatiousx30 · Mar 13, 2010

Thanks for the help!

bodatiousx30 said:
I have changed out the fuel pump, fuel filters, all knew fuel lines, and all knew eletrical wiring as well and still not getting fuel to carberator. Still no luck, What am I missing?

Hey just wanted to say thank you took all of your advice and one by one worked in the lines and Also I forgot I have a Edelbrock 500 and My latronic Choke was stuck. She is running like a champ!;D

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