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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 | Now that I have your attention, 1949, 216 engine with a Carter W1 carb. Of the last few weeks the carb, after the engine is shut down, will not squirt gas when the linkage is actuated. It requires that the carb be primed by pouring some gas in it before the engine will start. What is the reason for this? Thanks for the help.
God bless,
Dave
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Feb 2002 Posts: 12,029 | how long after shut down? minutes or days? does the accelerator pump work once you get the engine started?
the accelerator pump needs gas in the bowl to work, if the carb is full and the pump doesn't 'squirt', it needs replacing, but in that case it's not likely to be working properly at any time - if the pump doesn't squirt and the carb is empty, you need to crank it awhile to get the gas recharged
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: May 2007 Posts: 222 | Thank you, but the condition occurs after the engine has run for a bit, 10-20 minutes, and is then shut down. Minutes later, with the engine off, the carb will not squirt gas when the linkage is manually actuated. Thus I always have to prime it.
Dave
Joh 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 8 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 8 | Just a thought, is your fuel filter clean? Does your auto choke system work correctly?
Antique junkie...current cars owned: 1928 Ford model A, 1958 Chevy Delray sedan, 1966 C10 stepside, and 1976 Chevy Corvette Stingray!
| | | | | Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2000 Posts: 4,886 | Does the truck run normal once starting? no dead spots off idle? no back fires, bulks, or shutters? If it runs normal, check the fuel delivery and filters, if it acts up, replace the accelerator pump.
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