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**ga-stepside** · 04-15-2020, 03:26 PM

Might be a stupid question, but.
I have installed a new rear mounted fuel tank, new fuel hose and a new fuel filter before the fuel pump in my ’67 stepside. Will the stock 327 engine mounted fuel pump be able to pull fuel from the tank through the new line and filter? The tank has a top mounted fuel outlet and the fuel line is a -6 hose. The truck has not been started for a few months so I know it will have to crank for a while to start, it has always done that even after just a few weeks being idol. Do I need to prime the fuel line or am I just being paranoid?

**HO455** · 04-15-2020, 04:49 PM

Personally I would prime the system. Cuts down on unnecessary wear and tear on the engine and starter.
My first choice would to use my Mighty Vac vacuum tester to pull fuel to the pump.

57taskforce · 04-15-2020, 06:07 PM

My 3100 has a blazer tank in the rear and the mechanical pump on the block. I use a squirt can to squirt a little fuel in the carb to get it running. Usually once it runs for a few seconds it’ll prime the system up pretty quick.

**chiefcfd** · 04-15-2020, 09:14 PM

I have the same problem. I'm going to give this a try.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/650603/10002/-1

**ga-stepside** · 04-15-2020, 10:26 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. I will try 57taskforse's option first, if that fails I will se if I can prime the line using the syphon method.

**ga-stepside** · 04-15-2020, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiefcfd

I have the same problem. I'm going to give this a try.

https://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/650603/10002/-1

I really should put one of those in both my carb cars, they both have the same problem. Or I could just drive them more, LOL,

**ga-stepside** · 04-16-2020, 03:15 PM

I put some gas in the front float bowl and a bit down the carb. It fired right up and after a little shaking the fuel finally got from the tank so I was paranoid. Thanks again.

57taskforce · 04-16-2020, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ga-stepside

I put some gas in the front float bowl and a bit down the carb. It fired right up and after a little shaking the fuel finally got from the tank so I was paranoid. Thanks again.

I figured you’d be ok. Glad it worked for you.

04-15-2020, 03:26 PM	#1
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 369	New fuel rank and lines Might be a stupid question, but. I have installed a new rear mounted fuel tank, new fuel hose and a new fuel filter before the fuel pump in my ’67 stepside. Will the stock 327 engine mounted fuel pump be able to pull fuel from the tank through the new line and filter? The tank has a top mounted fuel outlet and the fuel line is a -6 hose. The truck has not been started for a few months so I know it will have to crank for a while to start, it has always done that even after just a few weeks being idol. Do I need to prime the fuel line or am I just being paranoid? __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

04-15-2020, 04:49 PM	#2
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,351	Re: New fuel rank and lines Personally I would prime the system. Cuts down on unnecessary wear and tear on the engine and starter. My first choice would to use my Mighty Vac vacuum tester to pull fuel to the pump. Attached Images __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

04-15-2020, 06:07 PM	#3
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,487	Re: New fuel rank and lines My 3100 has a blazer tank in the rear and the mechanical pump on the block. I use a squirt can to squirt a little fuel in the carb to get it running. Usually once it runs for a few seconds it’ll prime the system up pretty quick. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

04-15-2020, 09:14 PM	#4
chiefcfd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cadiz, Ky Posts: 514	Re: New fuel rank and lines I have the same problem. I'm going to give this a try. https://www.jegs.com/i/Russell/799/650603/10002/-1 __________________ 1972 Chevy LWB Roadster 1999 Chevy Silverado 2wd 2015 Chevy High Country 4x4 Crew Cab

04-15-2020, 10:26 PM	#5
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 369	Re: New fuel rank and lines Thanks for the suggestions. I will try 57taskforse's option first, if that fails I will se if I can prime the line using the syphon method. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

04-16-2020, 03:15 PM	#7
ga-stepside Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Sugar Hill GA Posts: 369	Re: New fuel rank and lines I put some gas in the front float bowl and a bit down the carb. It fired right up and after a little shaking the fuel finally got from the tank so I was paranoid. Thanks again. __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1970 AMX 390 1977 Datsun 280Z highly modified with '95 LT1 power

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