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| | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | 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.
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,110 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,110 | Just like on an outboard motor, stop squeezing as soon as you feel more pressure. I suppose if you were Popeye, you could force the needle open. But that's just extra exercise. 
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,198 Insomniac | | Insomniac Joined: Jul 2000 Posts: 2,198 | Why not connect a fuel pressure gauge and see how much you can squeeze? Try your left hand too.
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