I picked up the '58 a couple of months ago & have not had much time to tinker. Long story - but you know how it goes - ran when parked 15 years ago etc. etc.
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I rebuilt the carb a couple of weeks ago.
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The truck runs when I pour gas down the carb, but due to 15 year old gas I had not hooked it up to the fuel tank - until now!
I pulled the beater out of the garage this morning (101 degrees today) & started to work on the fuel issue.
I pulled the tank - took it to the local car wash & spent $1.50 on hot soapy high pressure water to clean it up - tank looks like new!
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The floors are solid - but they needed some attention too.
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so after a little cleaning & some spray in bed liner - they look pretty good too.
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Here is a shot of the tank installed.
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So I ran new fuel lines - or cleaned & blew out what I had & got everything hooked up. I put in 5 gallons of fresh gas & gave it a shot.
To my disgust it wouldn't get any gas. Now I think I know why it was parked so many years ago.
Anyone know where I can find a fuel pump?
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How do you remove this thing anyway? I didn't see any bolts - but then I gave up for today - I'll look closer later.
I cranked for a good 5 minutes - not a drop of fuel at the pump. It has to be the problem.
Again when I shoot gas down the carb it kicks to life & runs OK (little rough but I'll worry about that later).
