fuel problems

BSHEVLIN · #1 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 · #2 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 · #3 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 · #4 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.

David DeWeese · #5 27-09-08, 05:39

Hello,
I had a very similar problem with a 1934 Ford car I restored last year in that the replacement fuel pump would not suck a drop of fuel out of the tank. Clean tank and fuel lines. Drove me crazy until I found the culprit.
The reproduction pump had a cork gasket installed that allowed just enough vacuum to slip by to keep the pump from working properly. Replaced the cork gasket with a rubber one and problem solved!
May be not your problem, but might be something to look for.
Thanks, David

BSHEVLIN · #6 28-09-08, 09:39

i have discovered that the push rod for pump is not working properly how do i go about fixing this ?

Alex Blair (RIP) · #7 28-09-08, 15:01

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Originally Posted by BSHEVLIN

i have discovered that the push rod for pump is not working properly how do i go about fixing this ?

I already explained the push rod fix in this thread..
here it is again..You do not say what the problem with the push rod is but I can guess that it is worn...like most flat head Ford fuel pump rods..

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.