maurice wade Posted February 8, 2009 Report Posted February 8, 2009 I just rebuilt my stock carb on my 47. Before the rebuild the car ran, and started great. The enging would start in a couple of seconds, even after sitting for 7-8 days. The reason I rebuilt the carb was fuel leaking from the bottom of the fuel bowl from around the piston rod. Anyway, I rebuilt the carb, everything went well, I reinstalled the carb on the car. Started the car, and took it for a test drive. The car ran great with no problems. I brought the car back to the garage. The car sit for about 6 days before I decided to take it for a drive. I really had to pump the fuel to the carb before the enging started. For some reason the carb seems to be empty of fuel. What could the problem be? I haven't counted the number of times I had to pump the accelator before the car started, but it was several. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Maurice Quote
Don Coatney Posted February 9, 2009 Report Posted February 9, 2009 If my car sits for a week or longer the fuel in the carburetors evaporates. I have to spin the engine with the starter motor a few seconds to re-prime the carburetors before it will start. I have dual Carter B&B's on my engine. Quote
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