From: kuhrick (kuhrick@comcast.net)
Date: Tue Jan 20 2004 - 12:11:37 PST
my m886
i have had 3 fuil pumps on it and 3 carbetaters on it
float boll was leaking
last cab fixed it
i was carrying either to start it if it didn't take off
i still think about a elt fuel pump close to the tank
rubber fuil line thru frame infrunt of right back tire
i was thinking bout a push btten or a iol lite switch in the fuel line
by the carb
less than 2-3 lbs starts thje elec pump
ken m886
At 02:05 PM 1/19/2004, Mel Miller wrote:
>Howdy List,
>
>I hope someone can help with my fuel system problem. I have a stock
>military 318 engine in my 1977 M884 pickup. I recently replaced the Carter
>carburetor with the military Holley carburetor. The fuel pump is
>relatively new and flow rate and pressure exceed specifications. Ignition
>and timing are set properly and firing properly. The plugs are clean and a
>uniform gray. When I run it every day or every other day everything is OK.
>If I let it sit for a week or so and then crank it it will run for a few
>seconds and then die. no amount of cranking will get it going.
>
>Careful inspection reveals a dry float bowl, dry inline fuel filter dry
>fuel pump and dry line back to the tank. I have never seen a situation
>where fuel siphons back into a tank from a float bowl. This has happened
>twice now. A mechanic who specialises in Dodges says that he had to
>pressurize the tank to get the fuel back to the fuel pump.
>
>All ideas gratefully explored.
>
>TIA,
>
>Mel Miller
>Corpus Christi, TX
>361-937-3317
>M725
>M884
>86 VW Doppelkabin Drop Side Diesel PU (OD)
>
>
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