wfl_colorado Posted May 20, 2006 Share #1 Posted May 20, 2006 So I replaced my flat tops on my 73 w/ round tops and now I am getting absolutely no gas. I was getting gas before the swap, but now NOTHING. I tore apart the fuel pump and it appears to work fine. Manual operation proves to me that I am getting sucking and blowing. Sorry for lack of technical terms. I put it all back together and still nothing. And yes, there is gas in the tank. Any ideas before I go completely insane?Tx,Bill Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
popdaddy Posted May 20, 2006 Share #2 Posted May 20, 2006 check the filter above the float bowl on each carb,had the same problem with mine Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168127 Share on other sites More sharing options...
beandip Posted May 20, 2006 Share #3 Posted May 20, 2006 Question , why did you go to the fuel pump when it was OK with the old Carbs ?? Popdaddy is right , look at the screens in the banjo fittings , all so if the carbs you installed have been setting for a long time the float valves maybe be stuck closed . Gary Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168128 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfl_colorado Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share #4 Posted May 20, 2006 I just rebuilt the SU's and can only assume that if the gas is not pumping, then the fuel pump is broken. I am guessing that I have a broken fuel line somewhere, but not sure how it could happen by simply sitting the garage. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted May 20, 2006 Share #5 Posted May 20, 2006 Try priming the carbs with starter fluid. Is the filter in the electric pump clean? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xxjoeyxxeb Posted May 21, 2006 Share #6 Posted May 21, 2006 Bump for me not getting any gas either. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168203 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1 Bravo 6 Posted May 21, 2006 Share #7 Posted May 21, 2006 Bill,If you had a broken fuel line, believe me, you'd know it.Is fuel getting to the in line filter ????? If not, look for cracks/loose clamps on the hoses.If so, check the brass screens in the banjo fittings.Check the float valves and make sure the pistons are free and oil levels are correct.Apart from ensuring that the carbs are tuned properly and not flooding, I can't think of anything else off hand.Rick.:devious: :devious: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168211 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfl_colorado Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share #8 Posted May 21, 2006 Well, I am finally getting gas, but it won't start. On to the next issue... Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/20110-no-gas/#findComment-168231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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