fuel problems

BSHEVLIN · #1 26-09-08, 10:49

It Had A New Diaphram Fitted From A Modern Vehicle A Week Or 2 Ago. Hoped That Would Solve My Problem As The One Originally Fitted Was Okay But Seen Better Days .

Bob McNeill · #2 26-09-08, 11:27

6 volt pumps available from Midel in sydney check out www.sumidel.com they make and repair su fuel pumps and carby,s

BSHEVLIN · #3 27-09-08, 05:26

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Originally Posted by Bob McNeil

6 volt pumps available from Midel in Sydney check out WWW.sumidel.com they make and repair so fuel pumps and carby

Cheers for that Bob i might get one of those if all else fails

Mike K · #4 26-09-08, 11:28

Found this on WIKI refering to Ford S.V. V8 motors

The fuel pump was mounted centrally atop the rear of the engine, driven by a reciprocating pushrod from a lobe on the camshaft. High milage engines were subject to pushrod wear that affected fuel delivery, corrected by the addtion of a simple aftermarket cap to the pushrod.Mike

JackM · #5 26-09-08, 13:56

If you can't find the problem after checking the possibilities already given by Mike and Lynn, have a look at the pick up pipe in the fuel tank - it may well have been broken or become dislodged.

Jack

BSHEVLIN · #6 26-09-08, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Jack M

If you can't find the problem after checking the possibilities already given by Mike and Lynn, have a look at the pick up pipe in the fuel tank - it may well have been broken or become dislodged.

Jack

THE FUEL TANK IS CURRENTLY DISCONNECTED AS GETTING A SMALL CRACK WELDED UP. I CANT FEEL ANYTHING SUCKING UP THE HOSE IF ANYBODY IS GOING TO BE IN THE PUCKA AREA TOMORROW CALL IN TO THE MUSEUM AND AS I WILL BE WORKING ON THE BEAST TRYING TO FIX THIS MYSTERY PROB THAT HAS ELUDED ME FOR SEVERAL WEEKS.

Mike K · #7 27-09-08, 03:52

Some background and ideas here for 'hotting up' your Ford

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Flathead_engine

Mike

colin jones · #8 27-09-08, 05:19

Hi Brenton, Here's the answer. Get one of those tank mechanics to look at it for you.
Colin.

BSHEVLIN · #9 27-09-08, 05:23

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Originally Posted by Colin Jones

Hi Brenton, Here's the answer. Get one of those tank mechanics to look at it for you.
Colin.

they are all civilian contractors, they all work for Tenix.

BSHEVLIN · #10 27-09-08, 05:28

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Originally Posted by JackM

If you can't find the problem after checking the possibilities already given by Mike and Lynn, have a look at the pick up pipe in the fuel tank - it may well have been broken or become dislodged.Jack

fuel tank is good and is currently not hooked up due to maintenance in that area .

Alex Blair (RIP) · #11 26-09-08, 14:01

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Originally Posted by Mike Kelly

Found this on WIKI refering to Ford S.V. V8 motors

The fuel pump was mounted centrally atop the rear of the engine, driven by a reciprocating pushrod from a lobe on the camshaft. High milage engines were subject to pushrod wear that affected fuel delivery, corrected by the addtion of a simple aftermarket cap to the pushrod.Mike

This was a common problem with the old flat heads..I used to braze a layer of brass on top of the push rod..it dosen't take much..an extra 35 to 40 thousands of brass on the push rod will make all the difference in the world..a air leak on the suction side of the pump is another possibility..as previously mentioned.