Use a container like a plastic quart oil container to catch the gas...turn key on to active the pump. If the fuel pump is electric, the 12-volt power may be shorted. If no fuel coming out, then disconnect the line before the gas filter and check for flow. Replace any and all filters that can not be confirmed good or have not been changed recently.Inspect the fuel lines for leaks or kinks that might interfere with fuel flow.Tap the top of the carburetor lightly to free a stuck needle valve or float that may be shutting off fuel to the carburetor float bowl.Check the fuse marked fuel pump in the fuse box for any electric fuel pump equipped vehicles.Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the Shrader valve if the vehicle has an electric fuel pump. Replaced the fuel pump today, but only small amount of fuel will pump up to the clear plastic fuel filter, engine won't run. I'm working on a 74 c10 with a stock 350, one fuel tank. Edelbrock 1406 EPS is the best carburetor for Chevy 350 due to its incredible features and a 90-day warranty. I'd appreciate any help you can provide.You cannot manually pump it nearly fast enough for it to provide any type of valid test.
73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks » Engine/Drivetrain » 1974 C10, 350 v8, No fuel to carb « previous next » Print; Pages: [1] Go Down. I poured a little fuel in the carb a couple of times, it started and it ran for a few seconds. Still no gas to filter/carb. Author Topic: 1974 C10, 350 v8, No fuel to carb (Read 1585 times) Wili74.
Neither pump "pumped" water out. Siphoned some gas out of the fuel line before the pump, so its not clogged. Loosen the gas cap and see if it makes a difference in fuel flowing to the pump. A hole in the fuel line on the tank side could also cause the fuel pump to suck air instead of fuel from the fuel tank. User Info. I'm getting spark. Turn on the key and monitor the fuel pressure, it should be around 60-psi.
I've done the following related to fuel: 1.
Neither pump "pumped" water out. Another logical cause could be the fuel pump. The engine suddenly stopped running while driving on the freeway. See the specific service manual for the exact location.Visit an auto parts store, have the clerk look up the location of all fuel filters specific to the vehicle under repair.Always wear eye protection when working on or around vehicles.Fuel is an known irritant, avoid contact with skin.Removing a fuel tank can be dangerous, great care must be taken to do it safely. Any thoughts? It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts. If equipped with a mechanical fuel pump, remove the fuel line to the carburetor and connect a fuel gauge to the fuel pump. No fuel at your carburetor can be caused by many things. Installing it might be a bit of a problem but once in place, it will start to show results.
When it comes to choosing the best carburetor for Chevy 350, you can never go wrong with Holley Carburetors. I installed another pump (#2) today. Replaced the fuel pump today, but only small amount of fuel will pump up to the clear plastic fuel filter, engine won't run. I have 73 monte carlo with a 350 engine and 4 barrel carb. Checked gas line around pump back to firewall, then crawled underneath and followed gas line back to tank.
Connect a fuel pressure gauge to the Shrader valve if the vehicle has an electric fuel pump. If the pump draws fuel from the can and not the tank the tank screen must be inspected and or replaced. Could mean an electric pump is a solution I'll need to pursue. The engine may start with fuel from a remote source such as a fuel can. Disconnect the line at the carb. The engine is stock except for an HEI distributor (GM). I'm working on a 74 c10 with a stock 350. Top 3 Holley Carburetors for Chevy 350. Could this "cannister thing" be preventing normal flow from the tank to the pump?
I'm having lack of fuel to carb problems. Post: truck wont start,no fuel is getting to the carb (Topic#291617) sheilajanae1 Forum Newbie Posts: 4 Reg: 01-02-13. You can choose from a wide range of Holley Carburetors for out-of-the-box performance. Siphoned some gas out of the fuel line before the pump, so its not clogged. Good idea taking the gas cap off, I'll try tomorrow and also try to get some gas to flow from the feed line to the pump from the tank with a siphon. My 73 (350 4bbl Quadrajet) is hard to start after it sits for more than a couple of days. Starting to wonder if my push rod or the actuator cam are worn. The engine just stopped running(it didn't overheat or nothing).
It could be a simple issue like a fuel filter plugged so tight that no fuel can pass through.
In order for the pump to pump, fuel needs to free flow from the tank to the pump.
Crank the engine and check for fuel at the carburetor. Turn on the key and monitor the fuel pressure, it should be around 60-psi. Pulled the choke- no fuel 2. The manual choke 4 barrel is not getting any fuel though. I think I'll get another pump and try it. Check for kinked or collapsed hoses, make sure you're not out of gas, try to siphon fuel from the feed line.Thanks. I poured a little fuel in the carb a couple of times, it started and it ran for a few seconds. To submit your questions or ideas, or to simply learn more about It Still Works, A Shrader valve looks like an air valve on a tire used to add air to a tire. This should yield a low pressure, under 20-psi when the engine is cranked over.Check the mechanical fuel pump by placing a fuel line into a gas can and attach the other end to the intake of the fuel pump.
Any thoughts? Nothing obvious. This would require removing the gas tank.This article was written by the It Still Works team, copy edited and fact checked through a multi-point auditing system, in efforts to ensure our readers only receive the best information. It is super efficient, durable, light in weight. If equipped with a mechanical fuel pump, remove the fuel line to the carburetor and connect a fuel gauge to the fuel pump.
I tried to test the old and new fuel pumps after removing them, running a rubber line from the IN port to a bowl of water and manually operating the pump actuator.