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**DreamRyder1963** · 12-05-2013, 03:27 PM

I am working on my brother's '69 GMC with a 305 V6. I can not get it to start but it tries to start with starting fluid so I am starting to think that it is not getting fuel. I by-passed the fuel filter to make sure that was not it. I also checked to make sure the sending unit was not clogged. How long should it take the fuel pump to get fuel to the carb?

Longhorn 70 · 12-05-2013, 04:22 PM

Less than 30 seconds. Pull the fuel line from the carb and put it in a quart bottle. See how long it takes to fill.

Are you getting spark?

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-05-2013, 04:40 PM

Yeah I'm getting spark. It has a new distributor, cap, button, wires, and plugs. I'm trying to get the timing done but I can't do that since I can't get it started. This simple fix has been a pain in the a$$

Longhorn 70 · 12-05-2013, 04:52 PM

You should be able to get the timing kinda close while cranking as long as the battery lasts.

cdowns · 12-05-2013, 05:57 PM

is this an hei or a points type distributor

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-05-2013, 06:05 PM

Points Type. I have not found a HEI type that will work with this engine. I will try to time it as someone cranks it. I will probably try an electric fuel pump.

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-05-2013, 06:21 PM

How much fuel psi does this engine need? 5-9psi?

cdowns · 12-05-2013, 06:45 PM

set your points

**DreamRyder1963** · 12-05-2013, 08:11 PM

The distributor came with pre set points but I will double check them tomorrow.

12-05-2013, 03:27 PM	#1
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Getting Fuel to Carb I am working on my brother's '69 GMC with a 305 V6. I can not get it to start but it tries to start with starting fluid so I am starting to think that it is not getting fuel. I by-passed the fuel filter to make sure that was not it. I also checked to make sure the sending unit was not clogged. How long should it take the fuel pump to get fuel to the carb? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-05-2013, 04:22 PM	#2
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb Less than 30 seconds. Pull the fuel line from the carb and put it in a quart bottle. See how long it takes to fill. Are you getting spark? __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

12-05-2013, 04:40 PM	#3
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb Yeah I'm getting spark. It has a new distributor, cap, button, wires, and plugs. I'm trying to get the timing done but I can't do that since I can't get it started. This simple fix has been a pain in the a$$ __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-05-2013, 04:52 PM	#4
Longhorn 70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Chandler AZ Posts: 1,149	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb You should be able to get the timing kinda close while cranking as long as the battery lasts. __________________ 1970 Longhorn, Front Disc, 350/4 bolt, 882 heads, HEI, Edelbrock, 700R4, HO-52/4.11. 1996 Corvette, Collector Roadster, LT4, 396, 450RWHP, 6sp, 4.11/Dana44/posi 5 point roll bar And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Gal 6:9

12-05-2013, 05:57 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb is this an hei or a points type distributor __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-05-2013, 06:05 PM	#6
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb Points Type. I have not found a HEI type that will work with this engine. I will try to time it as someone cranks it. I will probably try an electric fuel pump. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-05-2013, 06:21 PM	#7
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb How much fuel psi does this engine need? 5-9psi? __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

12-05-2013, 06:45 PM	#8
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb set your points __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-05-2013, 08:11 PM	#9
DreamRyder1963 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 499	Re: Getting Fuel to Carb The distributor came with pre set points but I will double check them tomorrow. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Cheyenne (sold for Mazda) 1963 Chevy Corvair Pro-Touring Project 2012 Mazda 3 i Sport sedan http://www.dracoautodesigns.com/

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