I have a '69 Fury II, 318, all stock, 52K miles.
If the car sits for a day or so, it will not start due to lack of fuel. I know that the carb does leak off fuel.
The visible fuel filter above the pump shows that no fuel is being pumped while on the starter. I have checked the in tank sock, replaced all of the rubber lines, replaced the fuel pump,(twice) and checked for proper venting.
If I prime the carb (dump gas) it will start and the fuel pump will then keep it running. There is never a problem after it is running--no starvation on long hills, so I don't suspect the eccentric.
I realize that if the carb is dry, it will take some cranking to get the bowl full enough to start, but this thing never pumps a drop on the starter.
As a result, this car almost never gets driven, and it's a shame.
I have thought of putting an elecric pump on a switch between the tank and the mechanical pump to prime the mechanical pump just for startups. Would the mech pump pull through an electric pump when the electric pump is off?
Any help appreciated.
Greg