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| | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | Sometimes if it sits for more than two or three days the float bowl is empty and I have to crank the starter for a while to get gas back to the carburetor. Sometimes it can sit for a week or more and start right up. I replaced the fuel pump which helped but didn't completely fix the issue. What do I need to look at? It's on a 53 235 with Powerglide. To the best of my knowledge it's the original carburetor.
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| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | I am curious if the bowl ever gets full when the engine is running. Maybe your fuel pump is weak. 2-3 days is a short time for the entire bowl to evaporate out.
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Good carburetion is fuelish hot airThe most expensive carburetor is the wrong one you attempt to modify. If you truly believe "one size fits all," try walking a mile in your spouse's shoes!The Carburetor Shop | | | | | Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 Ex Hall Monitor | | Ex Hall Monitor Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 6,377 | I am curious if the bowl ever gets full when the engine is running. Maybe your fuel pump is weak. 2-3 days is a short time for the entire bowl to evaporate out. "I replaced the fuel pump which helped but didn't completely fix the issue."  Useful info there Jon.
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