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tim21391 · 07-21-2009, 01:52 AM

ok. race is friday (july 24) had the truck running yesterday afternoon.. put everything on it.. doors fenders grille.. and all that.. start it up and go for a drive around block and it dies.. i pushed it back into garage.. and now it wont fire... i thought i ran outta gas but i put 9 gallons in it... and now im not getting any fuel to the carb..

johnechi · 07-21-2009, 02:05 AM

If everything was running fine, but just pooped out, and you don't have any fuel going to the carb, it may well be the fuel pump has gone south. You can check it by running a hose from the fuel pump outlet to a bucket. Then have a helper crank the engine just for a couple of turns (with a fire extinguisher on hand just in case) The bucket should get fuel, if not run down to your local NAPA for a new fuel pump.

Now if it pumps fuel, how is the inline fuel filter? How about the one in the carb inlet? (if its a q-jet of course)

72truckman · 07-21-2009, 02:51 AM

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/1278804008.html

stealthy '69 · 07-21-2009, 09:35 AM

I think this should be in the general discussion forum.

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Originally Posted by 72truckman

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/1278804008.html

And how exactly is a tranny supposed to help fix a fuel problem??

tim21391 · 07-21-2009, 12:33 PM

ya exactly?

tim21391 · 07-21-2009, 12:33 PM

this is on my 72 so why should it be moved??

IAFF2407 · 07-21-2009, 01:44 PM

I think they are referring to 72truckman for sale add on your thread. must have been mis directed.

VA72C10 · 07-21-2009, 02:44 PM

Try taking off the line from the fuel pump to the carb and see if there is any fuel coming through there. I had a similar issue on my 69 short I sold and it was the fuel pump. It could also be the filter being completely blocked if you have one...either in the tank or at the carb...

tim21391 · 07-22-2009, 01:41 AM

pulled line off carb.. still no gas.. so i took off all the lines off the pump the two rubber ones.. i plugged those off since gas came out of there.. and then i took the steel line off and man gas poured everywhere... is that my problem? it was just fillin up since it couldnt push it to the carb.. i got my new pump but its 1:18 in the morning and im goin to bed haha

VA72C10 · 07-22-2009, 01:46 AM

sounds like the pump is definitely the problem....just make sure to get the pushrod seated properly when installing the new one. I think there are some tips in the FAQ section.

DINS 1 · 07-22-2009, 08:20 AM

with the metal line to the carb full of fuel sounds like the fuel filter in the inlet of the carb is plugged or the carb float is not opening the needle of the carb inlet. meaning that he float is stuck.

VA72C10 · 07-22-2009, 09:18 AM

Since it was late last night I may have been confused

So you're saying the metal line that's on the framerail that leads to the fuel pump....that's the one you took off and the gas poured out of? And the rubber line from the pump to the carb didn't have any fuel in it?

If that's the case it's 99.9% the fuel pump. If it's a metal line leading from the fuel pump to the carb then it could be the float/needles/carb filter, etc...

tim21391 · 07-23-2009, 12:51 AM

well you would of never of guessed the problem... i pulled old fuel pump off last night.. put the new one on when i got off work today.. and tryed starting it and still no gas.. had a friend blow in tank to get gas to the carb.. still nothing.. finally he looked underneath and a rubber line was pinched off... so technically i really didnt need a new pump but it never hurts to have a spare

problem is fixed..

big_al_71 · 07-23-2009, 06:45 AM

wow, sometimes the stupidiest things get the best of us, cool that it is "fixed"
now keep us posted on that first drive and race....

tim21391 · 07-23-2009, 07:51 AM

will do

ZombieWeinerDog · 07-23-2009, 09:42 AM

same thing happened to mine. there is a sort of diaphragm inside the fuel pump. it ripped apart and i had to push my truck for about 1/4 mile.

mclairmo · 07-23-2009, 01:02 PM

Be sure not to use long lengths of rubber hose as they can do just what yours did. I always use hard line connected by very short lengths of rubber hose. The less rubber you use, the safer everything will be.

69GMCLonghorn · 07-23-2009, 01:13 PM

"...had a friend blow in tank to get gas to the carb.."

WTF?? You have to explain this... I'm not getting the full mental picture.

07-21-2009, 01:52 AM	#1
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	disastor has struck ok. race is friday (july 24) had the truck running yesterday afternoon.. put everything on it.. doors fenders grille.. and all that.. start it up and go for a drive around block and it dies.. i pushed it back into garage.. and now it wont fire... i thought i ran outta gas but i put 9 gallons in it... and now im not getting any fuel to the carb.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-21-2009, 02:05 AM	#2
johnechi Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hesperia, CA Posts: 159	Re: disastor has struck If everything was running fine, but just pooped out, and you don't have any fuel going to the carb, it may well be the fuel pump has gone south. You can check it by running a hose from the fuel pump outlet to a bucket. Then have a helper crank the engine just for a couple of turns (with a fire extinguisher on hand just in case) The bucket should get fuel, if not run down to your local NAPA for a new fuel pump. Now if it pumps fuel, how is the inline fuel filter? How about the one in the carb inlet? (if its a q-jet of course) Last edited by johnechi; 07-21-2009 at 02:17 AM. Reason: he's running a mechanical fuel pump

07-21-2009, 02:51 AM	#3
72truckman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 276	SM465 for sale http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/pts/1278804008.html __________________ My 1972 Blazer 5.3 E85/ NV4500 5spd 4x4 Work in Progress http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=291482 **SOLD!!!!!** 1965 GMC 4X4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=294727

07-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#5
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: disastor has struck ya exactly? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-21-2009, 12:33 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: disastor has struck this is on my 72 so why should it be moved?? __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-21-2009, 01:44 PM	#7
IAFF2407 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: White Rock Canada Posts: 865	Re: disastor has struck I think they are referring to 72truckman for sale add on your thread. must have been mis directed. __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra 1972 GMC Super Custom Suburban

07-21-2009, 02:44 PM	#8
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: disastor has struck Try taking off the line from the fuel pump to the carb and see if there is any fuel coming through there. I had a similar issue on my 69 short I sold and it was the fuel pump. It could also be the filter being completely blocked if you have one...either in the tank or at the carb... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-22-2009, 01:41 AM	#9
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: disastor has struck pulled line off carb.. still no gas.. so i took off all the lines off the pump the two rubber ones.. i plugged those off since gas came out of there.. and then i took the steel line off and man gas poured everywhere... is that my problem? it was just fillin up since it couldnt push it to the carb.. i got my new pump but its 1:18 in the morning and im goin to bed haha __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-22-2009, 01:46 AM	#10
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: disastor has struck sounds like the pump is definitely the problem....just make sure to get the pushrod seated properly when installing the new one. I think there are some tips in the FAQ section. __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA.

07-22-2009, 08:20 AM	#11
DINS 1 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Webster City, Iowa USA Posts: 572	Re: disastor has struck with the metal line to the carb full of fuel sounds like the fuel filter in the inlet of the carb is plugged or the carb float is not opening the needle of the carb inlet. meaning that he float is stuck. __________________ Wade "DURAMAX BURB" Burb on 2004 chevy 2500HD 4x4 Duramax chassis Long term project 2004 2500HD 4x4 crew cab GMC Duramax 4" lift 35's 79 RS Camaro Last edited by DINS 1; 07-22-2009 at 08:21 AM.

07-22-2009, 09:18 AM	#12
VA72C10 VA72C10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 25,267	Re: disastor has struck Since it was late last night I may have been confused So you're saying the metal line that's on the framerail that leads to the fuel pump....that's the one you took off and the gas poured out of? And the rubber line from the pump to the carb didn't have any fuel in it? If that's the case it's 99.9% the fuel pump. If it's a metal line leading from the fuel pump to the carb then it could be the float/needles/carb filter, etc... __________________ Looking for a 67-72 swb or blazer project in or around VA. Last edited by VA72C10; 07-22-2009 at 09:20 AM.

07-23-2009, 12:51 AM	#13
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: disastor has struck well you would of never of guessed the problem... i pulled old fuel pump off last night.. put the new one on when i got off work today.. and tryed starting it and still no gas.. had a friend blow in tank to get gas to the carb.. still nothing.. finally he looked underneath and a rubber line was pinched off... so technically i really didnt need a new pump but it never hurts to have a spare problem is fixed.. __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-23-2009, 06:45 AM	#14
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: disastor has struck wow, sometimes the stupidiest things get the best of us, cool that it is "fixed" now keep us posted on that first drive and race.... __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

07-23-2009, 07:51 AM	#15
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: disastor has struck will do __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

07-23-2009, 09:42 AM	#16
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: disastor has struck same thing happened to mine. there is a sort of diaphragm inside the fuel pump. it ripped apart and i had to push my truck for about 1/4 mile. __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355



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07-23-2009, 01:02 PM	#17
mclairmo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Take Off Posts: 1,908	Re: disastor has struck Be sure not to use long lengths of rubber hose as they can do just what yours did. I always use hard line connected by very short lengths of rubber hose. The less rubber you use, the safer everything will be.

07-23-2009, 01:13 PM	#18
69GMCLonghorn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Porter Ranch, CA Posts: 978	Re: disastor has struck "...had a friend blow in tank to get gas to the carb.." WTF?? You have to explain this... I'm not getting the full mental picture. Last edited by 69GMCLonghorn; 07-23-2009 at 01:14 PM.

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