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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: RapidRobert]
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07/15/13 09:25 AM
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Well okay then. THAT didn't work.
Spent my last $30 on all the little things i needed to do this nicely... as my 'temporary' fixes do tend to end up permanent for the most part.
Mounted a 5 gal jerry sideways (upright) and secured it solid. Made a 3/8" steel fuel line with a sidecut end (so as not to bottom out), pushed to the bottom ov the tank through the vent hole, ran a 3/8" rubber line along and through the floor using a brass fitting/elbow so nothing would kink and so it would be as flush as possible, ran it all as directly, yet out ov the way as possible. The only thing i couldn't do was buy a new filter... literally didn't have the extra $4. The filter on there was still flowing well though. Really really nice, slick install if i do say so myself... for a mickey mouse job.
So BRAND NEW FUEL SYSTEM from 'tank' to steel (along frame) line. I mean antiseptic. Well, the working pump is used obviously.
Wouldn't start. So i poured some gas down the carb, vroom. Off we go. Drove it around all yesterday no issues at all, getting full throttle, no issues. Starts up today, seems a tad more hesitant to idle normally than usual (this car is VERY consistent), but it works fine. Get to work. Done with work hours later... [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] wont start.
I'll skip the play by play. No fuel is getting to the pump (thus none to the carb). Period. NO reason why this would happen. If there was too much line or too much elevation for the pump to handle, then it should have never run.
[Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean] it. I'm done with this car. I'm sick ov thinking about whether i'll get home EVERY TIME i leave the driveway. I'm done messing with ghosts in the machine. As far as i'm concerned, this thing wont leave the yard again until its brand new from carb to (real) tank. A 6000lb rig is just too god damn big to push around if it stops working... even for me. Luckily a neighbor happened by at 1AM, and we bolted two chains together and towed it home with his Mazda. (which was kinda funny...).
Now... how to get to work. I have officially run out ov cars and money. Nothing in my collection is getting fixed for less than a grand.
Yay.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: magnum440d100]
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07/15/13 07:53 PM
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Is there a vent hole in the Jerry can? Only thing I can think ov is that there is no way for air to replace the gas in the can, making it harder for the pump to pull gas from the can. Try cracking open the cap to let air in. Kinda like you do when your radiator cracks, and you are just trying to make it home. You crack the cap open to release pressure 
Haha, Nice!
There was, but i plugged it with the fuel line. However, i did think ov this when trying to start it last night, i just left the big cap off. Still no start.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
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07/15/13 07:56 PM
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Take the filter out from between the fuel pump and the jerry can. It can't go there especially during the hot weather. It will keep your pump from pumping, it goes after the fuel pump.
The pump SEEMS (can tell by sound, its an old Carter electric i think) to be working fine...??? But yeah, thats an idea... one i unfortunately cant try because i'm outta fuel line. Hell, i cant even splice it with another piece right now because i'm out ov hose clamps. My shop isn't a happy shop......
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: Pale_Roader]
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07/16/13 03:11 AM
07/16/13 03:11 AM
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Is there a vent hole in the Jerry can? Only thing I can think ov is that there is no way for air to replace the gas in the can, making it harder for the pump to pull gas from the can. Try cracking open the cap to let air in. Kinda like you do when your radiator cracks, and you are just trying to make it home. You crack the cap open to release pressure
Haha, Nice!
There was, but i plugged it with the fuel line. However, i did think ov this when trying to start it last night, i just left the big cap off. Still no start.
Yeah, I had to toss that in there. Nothing wrong with the way it's spelt :P
Have you tried pressurizing the system? Take the fill cap off. Then with a rag around the fill hole, and compressor tip, pressurize the system. I've used a garden hose and lung power before, since I just read you have no air compressor.
Might just need help to get started again.
At any point in the system, is hose higher than the can?
Is the hose rated for fuel? May be collapsing?
The electric pump. Is it a pusher, or puller?
Last and not least. Tap on the fuel bowl or on the carb where it would be. Maybe the needle is sticking?
I'm out of ideas man. I hate when a quick fix doesn't help and ends up costing MORE than a right fix.
Keep us updated though. I'm interested in what it ends up being. 
Last edited by magnum440d100; 07/16/13 03:21 AM.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: magnum440d100]
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07/16/13 07:56 AM
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Yeah, I had to toss that in there. Nothing wrong with the way it's spelt :P
Have you tried pressurizing the system? Take the fill cap off. Then with a rag around the fill hole, and compressor tip, pressurize the system. I've used a garden hose and lung power before, since I just read you have no air compressor.
Might just need help to get started again.
Seeing as pushing this behemoth up a crested road and over a curb isn't going to happen without a crew, i'm just going to fire it up with a gasoline colostomy bag... basically a friend holding a small container ov fuel right off the unfiltered pump while i back it up the curb and park it forever.
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At any point in the system, is hose higher than the can?
Is the hose rated for fuel? May be collapsing?
Yup... the steel line enters through a hole drilled in the jerry can vent hole, though we're talking maybe 3-4" higher than the can. Ov course, being nearly out ov gas, thats another 12" ov elevation to suck... So thats 15" above the floor, which is a further 10" above the pump. Definitely a harder suck than the stock configuration.
Its brand new 3/8" fuel hose.
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The electric pump. Is it a pusher, or puller?
Well... its a basic (pretty sure) Carter electric, easily 20 years old. Its been sucking all this time no problems, so i assume thats what it is.
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Last and not least. Tap on the fuel bowl or on the carb where it would be. Maybe the needle is sticking?
Could very well be. This carb has needed a rebuild since the 80's. I bought it with a bog big enough to drive a cement truck through, and it never got rebuilt... never had it insured long enough to bother.
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I'm out of ideas man. I hate when a quick fix doesn't help and ends up costing MORE than a right fix.
Keep us updated though. I'm interested in what it ends up being.
Yeah... i would rather have spent that $30 on a bottle ov rum at this point... I'd get more mileage out ov it...
As for the update, i'll be sure to drag this thread back from the dead when i get to it and fix the fuel system some time in 2017. Right now i simply cant be assed to bother spending a grand on a car thats not even getting double-digit MPG...
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: 58pwrwgn]
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07/17/13 07:21 AM
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Is this the first time you have run the tank that low. Maybe your pump can't lift the gas out of the tank from the lower level. Try filling it up.
Hah! Nope. In fact, i dont think its EVER had more than a 1/4 - 1/3 tank in its life (with me). Its usually well below the 1/4 tank point...
No matter. Tried a few different things to get it up the curb today... including literally hanging a small open unfiltered 'tank' 6 inches off the pump... nothing worked. Now there is just nothing getting to the carb, or more likely, through it. Tried smacking the thing around, nothing. Looks like we're pushing it. I'm guessing that after all these years the carb has finally just sh!t the bed and quit moving fuel. Both filters are working, so all the lines are working now. Its suddenly no wonder i couldn't fix this thing at work the few times it did fail to start... turns out i'm looking at several different issues... that ALL decided to slam me at once. THAT... at least... is positive news. At least i'll quit doubting my diagnostic abilities...
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
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07/17/13 09:31 AM
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is this a q-jet carb on that caddy? if so, check the inlet stone/filter to see if it is clear. 10 bux should rebuild that carb and with a good cleaning they are ez to work with. have you looked into a bicycle? it is as dependable as the rider is for getting to/from work. 
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: scratchnfotraction]
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07/18/13 12:10 AM
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is this a q-jet carb on that caddy?
if so, check the inlet stone/filter to see if it is clear.
10 bux should rebuild that carb and with a good cleaning they are ez to work with.
have you looked into a bicycle? it is as dependable as the rider is for getting to/from work.
Yup... big ol' Q-jet. Last i checked the kits here were about $35, well beyond my current budget. That WILL get done though... its had a massive bog in the carb since i bought the car in the very early 90's.
I have a nice bike, i used to live on a bike. For commuting however... not so practical... seeing as it is the land ov rain and... well, rain. Plus i haul a 50lb bag me everywhere i go.
I need a new car... currently looking for a Fox-body 5.0L with a stick, a 97-up Avenger w 4cyl/5speed, maybe a 96-8 Mustang GT if i can find a cheap one, possibly an early 90's Daytona, or preferably... a 71 Pinto. Hahaha. Mine is too far gone to bother with.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
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07/18/13 09:40 AM
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There was a fairly decent V8 Pinto here a few years ago for about $1k, it's been gone for awhile though.
Sheldon
Even though a well-done 5.0L/5-speed 71 Pinto would be pretty much the perfect commuter for me, i've not yet, in a decade ov looking come across anything even remotely close to that. V8 Pintos are almost always old-school 289/302/351 carbed, typical 70's build engines, NEVER 5-speeds and rarely even stick cars... every one i find at least is an auto. Most are later years, most are horribly done, or are are decently done but with all the stuff i DONT want... 351's, Ford 9", way tackied-out interiors, etc.
Find me a 71-only hatchback with an injected 91-up 5.0L (or better yet, an all-aluminum DOHC 4.6L mod) and a T-5 thats otherwise stock and i'll be on it like a fat kid on a Smartie...
No... i'm not at all picky when it comes to these things...
My current plan was to actually keep the 4-banger in it, and have a semi-fun lil car that gets 30mpg.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
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07/18/13 10:58 AM
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I am surprised there is a Qjet on there. I have an AFB I pulled off a 429 Caddie. '69 I think.
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Re: Super-hokey fuel fix... (in a pinch)
[Re: Rug_Trucker]
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07/18/13 08:37 PM
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I am surprised there is a Qjet on there. I have an AFB I pulled off a 429 Caddie. '69 I think.
Everything GM was Q-jet... that i've ever seen anyways. Discounting the higher end Chevy HP stuff anyways. 429's were gone by 68, thats when the big boys came out to play... 472 in 68, 500 in 70. All Q-jets. BIG Q-jets...
Gawd... i couldn't imagine what MPG this behemoth would get with a square-bore carb...
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