Re: Carb info needed.

[Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>]

There's already a response about the fuel pressure being too high from an 
electric pump but why did you need it in the first place? The stock 
mechanical pump should work just fine. If it doesn't, you need to look for 
the problem.

It's likely that the pump is just worn out and needs rebuilt or replaced. I 
had the pump in my 67 American rebuilt by Antique Auto Cellar 
(http://www.then-now.com) this summer and they did a great job and turned 
it around quickly. They charge $85 to rebuild a dual action pump (the type 
used with vacuum wipers) and $65 for single action. Return shipping is 
$7.50 (this is roughly what it cost me to send my pump in via FedEx 
ground). They also sell rebuild kits if you want to do it yourself but they 
do very nice work and in my opinion, it's worth the $40 they charge for the 
labor.

Other things to look for are cracked and/or rusted out fuel lines and hoses 
(you may want to replace the hoses if you haven't done so before, Inline 
Tube sells factory looking hose with the correct clamps). Either of these 
problems can cause fuel starvation.

Matt

At 06:29 PM 12/29/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> Tank was dipped and sealed (from the outside....no liner...too many probs
> down the road) less than a year ago.  BUT....there IS a new electric gas
> pump on it to "assist" the old one.   Could that cause the issue?
>
>
> > From: Matt Haas <mhaas@xxxxxxx>
> > Reply-To: <mail-From-toconnel-mac.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Date: Thu, 29 Dec 2005 20:16:59 -0500
> > To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Subject: Re: Carb info needed.
> >
> > Have you checked the fuel pressure? How clean is your gas tank? Too much
> > pressure or crud in the tank can cause the problems you're having.
> >
> > Matt
> >
> > At 12:22 PM 12/29/2005 -0700, you wrote:
> >> Speaking of carbs.....I'm on my second rebuilt 2 barrel for my 63 classic
> >> V8.  Is there anything out there that I can use that will be a little more
> >> reliable?  Every time I rebuild one of these....or have it 
> rebuilt....I end
> >> up with the same issues...it starts dumping fuel like crazy into the bowl,
> >> floods and dies.  Then it just surges cause the we can't get the 
> float, etc.
> >> to work properly.  I give up!
> >>
> >> I hate to say it...but I'm open to considering a "non-original" part to
> >> resolve this....something I've avoided 'till now.
> >>
> >> Anyway....any suggestions?
> >>
> >> T.
> >>
> >>
> >>> From: Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>
> >>> Reply-To: <mail-From-toconnel-mac.com@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Date: Sat, 24 Dec 2005 11:31:42 -0800
> >>> To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> >>> Subject: Re: Carb info needed.
> >>>
> >>> Ugh, beware trying to juggle BBD carb infernals; there are many, many
> >>> tiny variations in castings, drillings, acc pumps, throttle shafts,
> >>> etc etc as to be not worth the bother. ESPECIALLY if you're trying to
> >>> do this with junkyard parts to save money.
> >>>
> >>> 25+ year old OEM, production, typically-maintained carburetors are
> >>> pretty much crap; they're all worn out, and that's why you can find
> >>> them in a junkyard. There are good ones of course -- but if you had
> >>> one, you wouldn't be going through all these gyrations, right?
> >>>
> >>> My advice, worth what you are paying for it -- consider this email an
> >>> invoice :-) -- is to find a good, intact used carb and rebuild it or
> >>> simply buy one. www.nationalcarburetors.com will sell you one with
> >>> lifetime warranty for $150. Good deal!
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>> On Dec 23, 2005, at 2:06 PM, farna@xxxxxxx wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> None will bolt on Bill. You can get the carb from a late model
> >>>> Dodge Diplomat or Chrysler New Yorker with the 318 2V carb (rear
> >>>> drive, of course!) though. They use a BBD also. The thing is the
> >>>> 318 BBD has 1/16" bigger bores. You will need to use the base plate
> >>>> with the butterflies and the top from the Eagle carb, and just use
> >>>> the center section from the Chrysler model. The AMC base has the
> >>>> larger bores even though the venturii are smaller. Then everything
> >>>> will bolt right back on. You will likely want the non electronic
> >>>> version, so look for late 70s and very early 80s model Chrysler/
> >>>> Dodge cars, pre 83 I believe.
> >>>>
> >>>> On December 23, 2005 bill821@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> need to know what year and model ford caruratur can be used on my 82
> >>>>> Eagle
> >>>>>   Thanks
> >>>>>
> >>>>>     1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx    www.BillAllen.net
> >>>>
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> > mhaas@xxxxxxx
> > Cincinnati, OH
> > http://www.mattsoldcars.com
> > 1967 Rambler American wagon
> > 1968 Rambler American sedan
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mhaas@xxxxxxx
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http://www.mattsoldcars.com
1967 Rambler American wagon
1968 Rambler American sedan
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