Fuel problem 1960

[Joseph U.]

I have 1960 with 283/245 Horse - dual quad.
Ran well last spring, parked car for summer (we were gone all summer). Parked it with full tank of ethanol free gas.
Now back in town and car will not start. Gas tank is full and car will run for seconds if gas is pored into carb. No gas in glass bowel of gas filter. I suspect fuel pump (why it would fail after sitting all summer I do not know - car was in air conditioned garage). Any way to test the pump first before just pulling it off and replacing it? Anybody have any other ideas?
Thanks as always,
Joe

[Richard S.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

Replace fuel pump. New GM cost about $115 and NAPA $65.

[Edward L.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

Disconnect the fuel line at the filter, place some sort of receptacle (something that will not allow gas to spill) under the end and have someone crank the engine for a couple of seconds. If the pump is good there will be a good flow of fuel.

[Joseph U.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

Disconnect the fuel line at the filter, place some sort of receptacle (something that will not allow gas to spill) under the end and have someone crank the engine for a couple of seconds. If the pump is good there will be a good flow of fuel.

Simple and Makes sense,
Thanks
Joe

[Terry D.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

You can also disconnect line before the fuel pump to see if the pump is actually getting gas to it. After sitting maybe something in the tank has settled at the outlet and not allowing fuel to get out of the tank. As they say been there done that!

[Joseph U.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

Very good point - bottom line - check the easy stuff first - then replace -
a systematic approach is best - thanks,
Joe

[Frank D.]

Re: Fuel problem 1960

Very easy for the rubber diaphragm in the fuel pump to fail suddenly. Also, many repro pumps have had the actuating arm pin 'walk' out of the body creating non-start conditions -- worth checking ! Some repros don't have the poppit valves properly staked in and they can fall out - bad new!