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Don. I know it's been over a year but would you attach that front suspension exploded view again? The links here say it's not there. Thanks.

Ok guys I used a take off of 48ply1stcar. I broke the fuel line at the junction midway back to the tank and then at the tank itself. I blew air at each point to include the tank. There were no obstructions. I reconnected all the brake lines and attached a vacuum pump to the fuel line before the pump. Low and behold a couple of pumps and I had fuel coming out. I reattached the fuel line to the pump and she now runs like a dream again. Thank you to every one for your advice and assistance.

Wow this is a ton of information. I will print these answers and go back out and try each one. It may take several days depending on my small grand kids needs. I will report back though. Thanks again for the advice.

I just replaced the fuel pump in my 48 Special Deluxe. I was sent the wrong gasket for the glass fuel bowl and attempted to substitute something else. Of course it didn't work but the point is the engine ran quite well although the fuel bowl leaked. I replaced the fuel bowl gasket and started the engine. It ran just fine but while I was under the car checking for leaks the engine stopped. I looked and the glass fuel bowl was empty. I removed the fuel line from the tank to the inlet side of the pump and blew air back into the tank. I could hear it bubbling so I knew air was at least getting back there. I still cannot get any fuel to come out though. My next step will be to drop the tank and see if anything is blocking the outlet point inside of it. Does anyone know what could cause a running engine to stop like this and why I can’t now get fuel from the tank to the pump when I could before? Thanks.