Thanks Ed. Yes, I have to agree gas is better than the starting fluid. But it's easier to carry a can of starting fluid, than a squeeze bottle in the cab. I'm hoping to fix this so I don't have to deal with it.

If it's the accelerator pump, is there a check ball or something between the bowl and pump reservoir that could be stuck?
Why does it work well when I'm driving?


1951 Chevy 3100 1/2 ton (1957 235, 4 speed, 411 rear)