I'm using an outboard gas can in the bed of my '48 because I'm suspicious of the long-sitting gas in my tank. It's been there for a long time.

I primed my newly installed 2100S with the squeeze bulb. If the bulb is over-squeezed very, very firmly, could I gotten fuel past a closed inlet needle, filled up the bowl and have the gas overflow while priming? Could the needle hold against fuel pump pressure but not my super strong right fore-arm?

The float is properly adjusted (15/32" and 1 1/4") with a new Viton tipped needle.

Thanks!


1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet

34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.