Re: Howdy

Posted by Fred Puhn On 2013/9/29 21:39:46

I had the same problem with an old Hudson that had sat for years. The fuel tank was dry so I poured new gas into it. The car would start by pouring gas into the carbs but would only run for a short time. No gas pumped out of my rebuilt fuel pump into my twin rebuilt carbs.

I sold the car showing that issue to the buyer. He played around using new gas and eventually the gas dissolved the gunk in the tank. Then the gunk came through the fuel lines and plugged up both the fuel pump and the carbs. They both had to be rebuilt again.

To solve this problem remove the tank and have it cleaned and checked at a radiator shop. Install an inline filter before the fuel pump to protect it. When the tank is out you can check the fuel sending unit and fix it if necessary.