Re: Darrin's 1954 Super Clipper Club Sedan

Posted by Ross On 2011/4/9 18:09:32

Geezer: when I was young and the cars were only 25 years old the fuel lines were always good. Now that they are close to sixty, I find I almost always have to replace the fuel line from front to back because they have pinholed under the hold-down clips. The tiniest air leak will keep the pump from priming. Had it just last week on a car that was OK when put up last fall.

If it turn out that your pickup tube is plugged I've had great success with chucking an 18 inch piece of old speedo cable in my drill for a roto-rooter. Run the drill ccw so the cable does not unwind.