troubleshoot...fuel issue.

[ws27]

Thanks for the prayers Barry. Please do me a favor and drive the car with the gas cap loose. See if it dies and let us know.

[BEAR R.-]

Hi Rich..ok..lets see if I got this right..leaving the cap loose should prevent it from dying right..is this what your saying..and sorry Rich for the misunderstanding on the collapsible tank.i read this in my coronet manual finally.this actually happens .but anyway is this a test for the vent tube being clogged..Rich..lets say it still dies.what will this mean..lets say it doesn't die what does that mean..could you give me the answer for both tests/answers please...thanks buddy..God Bless ya..Barry....thanks a lot Rich..

[BEAR R.-]

This will explain vapor lock Barry

Even if its not the problem it is interesting reading

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

Thanks Andy for this great web page man..really good info..i have it saved..thanks again Barry

[ws27]

Barry, if the car still dies, the problem is not the tank, I'm concerned that the tank is not venting and after the 6 or so miles, the pump has pulled a vacuum on the tank because the gas used to drive is pulled from the tank, but air cannot get in quick enough. When you wait, air slowly seeps back in. So leaving the gas cap off should let all the air in that the tank wants.

I'm also thinking you just have a bad fuel pump. Do you know what the part number is? Get me a carter # if you can, I may have one on the shelf.

Rich

[honcho]

Barry,as soon as the car dies,take air cleaner off and see if carb s leaking gas. Mine did this,(225/6) rebuilt carb many many times and kept leaking gas after 4 or 5 miles. Finally got hold of another carb (1 barrel) and runs like a charm. Sometimes carbs just wear out. If yours leaks gas,try rebuild kit,10.00 at autozone,I have the kit # if you need it,if it still leaks gas,you need another carb,I have a extra one and you can have it Todd

[BEAR R.-]

1st off Rich I see what your saying w/the tank now..gotcha..i will do this.but I cant do nothing till I get a new fuel pump..and its not a carter.its a napa special.ha,ha..its been a year and that's all the warranty is good for..i think it could be fuel pump myself.now its not getting a good stream of gas to the filter..put a clear one on just to watch it....ok..Honcho/Todd thanks buddy...it does leak gas and I rebuilt it but I will accept the rebuild # anyways.its been a little while but not long .6 months maybe...now this only happens when it shuts down.not while its running.causing a smokey type vapor in the carb.like its flooding out.then it comes out onto the manifold..i wish I could buy your carb from you I need a new one for sure.well not new but a better one..i wouldn't have the money though for awhile..what do you need for it if I may ask..?.thanks guys.again,like I said im waiting to get a new fuel pump."i have to wait".till the 1st.then im going to a friends to blow out the lines vent the cap and install new pump.then see what happens from there.i do need a new carb though.its pretty old..original.too.thanks again..i will fill you all in.God Bless you all.Barry

[BEAR R.-]

Hi guys/Gals..well,Rich..i have a story here while im waiting for the fuel pump.i just couldn't wait any longer to tell yo uRich.and Todd Richard ect.. .cause over the weekend I took the fuel lines and disconnected them.blew them out very dirty lots of sand but its been like this for awhile.but not good non the less.anyway got that done I pulled the sending unit out and guess what Rich.!!..there was aplastic bag stuck in the end of the unit.i believe this is the culprite..I will still test the gas cap thing when it gets the fuel pump installed.but I don't think it will be anything else but that piece of bag..and it wasent there long cause it wasent soft of detereating yet.it was fresh.no enimies but a nephew that gets mad very easy and when my dad was in the hospital for that brain surgery Wade stayed w/my wife and I for about a week.he got mad at me once and hes known for destroying things or even doing stuff like this.i cannot prove it of coarse and don't falsly accuse him but hes the only one that had access to it as I never leave it unattended.not lately anyway.but hey guys Rich,Richard ,Todd,and anyone else that has helped me.yo uwill know tonight or tomorrow at latest..can you believe it Rich..man,oh man...what a rotten thing this was.i went through 3 fuel pumps and no wonder ..see you tonight I hope..God Bless you all..Barry....ps..hey at least I got the electrical done.the coil was bad.but I got the voltage reg.ballist res.among other things too.ect.but, it needed it all...sorry for the long note guys....gals.......Barry..

[ws27]

Congrats Barry, sounds like you found the problem. Who woudda thunk!

[BEAR R.-]

you know it Rich....if it wouldnt have got stuck in there.who knows how long I would've messed w/this thing...cant wait to get goin...take care buddy Barry...God Bless ....

[BEAR R.-]

Ok guys..got it running..like a top.. it really runs good.gas cap in place even.no other issues so far..lets hope it stays that way..thanks for all your help..Richard your so great buddy..Rich.your the man too.thanks for the advice.wise advice.Todd thanks for offering up your carb..when you didnt have to..very cool of ya..man,that was great..thanks..and for all the others'help too..i really appreciate everything.again Richard thanks.i will take what yo udid for me and pass it on to another.asap..i had a brake problem going on but, got it fixed..im so happy..i did just miss The Run in the Pines.car show up here in Showlow Az.but truthfully I forgot it was happenin' and besides this needed done and then some.. so,we'll get em next year right by then it should be very road ....later everyone.and thanks again..God Bless ya all....Barry