She needs fuel Captain

[Todd B]

So after 18 months of love and frustration last night we attempted to start our Spirit of '76 Bronco project. All electrical sytems checked out great, engine cranked (whew!, nice rebuild) She even ran with gas sprayed in the carb. However she would not run on her own.

We removed input at the fuel pump and blew air through the line, did not feel anything sooo!

My question is after sitting for months (ran before engine pulled) could the lines simply be gummed up?? Does the Main/Aux valve lock up?? Any help is appreciated

We are so close to that first rumble!!

Thanks
Todd B

 

[phred]

check all the fuel line and pickups at the tanks. Make sure some bug has not made a nest in on of the lines.

 

[phred]

Oh yeah, forgot to ask. Is there gas in the tank? Been there and chased my tail for an hour before I thought to check.

 

[Todd B]

Thanks phred, yep put fuel in both tanks, Am I correct that the pointy end of the tank valve should point to Main or Aux as noted on plate??

 

[sprinksbeme]

Yes the pointy thing points to the tank you are using

 

[Viperwolf1]

Thanks phred, yep put fuel in both tanks, Am I correct that the pointy end of the tank valve should point to Main or Aux as noted on plate??

Make sure to turn it all the way to one side or the other. The lever should be parallel to the floor in either position.

 

[Fitz24]

Had a similar problem after leaving mine sit for some time. Ran fine prior but would not start after sitting for a month. Checked gas in tank. OK. Finally replaced mechanical fuel pump and she started after a some short spins to get it pumping.

 

[Todd B]

great help, turns out the line was blocked, quick removal and fuel was flowing, on to next challenge

 

[Pa PITT]

I'VE bought a pickup once and it would start like that ...the needle in the needle and seat was stuck ...I had to really pull to get it out ...back together ran fine...Put a line off a gas can to the fuel pump see if it'll run ..

 

[DonsBolt]

great help, turns out the line was blocked, quick removal and fuel was flowing, on to next challenge

Cool ;D So tell us how was that first rumble!!