Back when my '51 3100 was my daily driver, if I had this problem, it was only if the truck had sat a week or two without starting, otherwise I never had a problem with starting it up. I've rebuilt one carb, but bought a new one from classic parts when I still had a problem with it. I've been using my '05 Silverado for my daily driver for about 5 years now, and every time I attempt to start the '51, I have to pour a little gas down the carb to start it. I've had some trucks that would start after sitting for a year without having to prime the carb. What is going on here? Is the fuel dissipating? Is there a leak somewhere that I'm not seeing?
Once it's started and warmed up or driven, it will start like it should. For a while. But within a week, I have to pop the hood, unscrew the air filter and add fuel. I'd like to get this fixed, but I'm not sure where the problem lies. Any and all comments, ideas or solutions will be appreciated. Lee
