You hit the nail on the head Mike when you mentioned the gas coming from the
overflow tubes, that is exactly what is happening. I am not that great of a
mechanic, how difficult is it to fix the float or float needle,(and how do
you which it is) I have a manual for reference, or should I take it to the
shop, also what all would I need to fix it and what would the cost be. I
envy you guys with all of your knowlegde, and greatly appreciate your
help.(I checked all of the other things you guys mentioned and had good gas
flow) Thanks.
Ted 67 1600
>From: "datsunmike" <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
>To: "Ted Garner" <tgarner89@hotmail.com>, <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Subject: Re: Fuel pump?
>Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2001 16:33:47 -0500
>
>Did you make sure the fuel filter was tight? I had the same problem and it
>was a loose fuel filter. The gasket dried out and the glass bowl was loose
>and there was no vacuum and the fuel never reached the engine even though
>the fuel bowl was full.
>
>If that is not the problem pull the fuel line off and make sure gas is
>being
>pumped. Use a can to catch the fuel. If that's not the problem make sure
>the
>floats are still good. Usually if there is too much fuel being pumped
>because of a defective float or float needle gas will come out of the
>overflow tubes and onto the ground.
>
>Also make sure the points are still good and you're getting spark.
>
>Oh, and make sure the chokes are working and they're not frozen.
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Ted Garner" <tgarner89@hotmail.com>
>To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 1:43 PM
>Subject: Fuel pump?
>
>
> > Hello everyone, We have started to get a touch of spring here in
>Omaha(very
> > minor) and wanted to get the 67 1600 going. My problem is when I start
>the
> > car, it will run fine for a few seconds, then just die out, the fuel
>pump
> > constantly runs, I have checked the fuel lines and filter(both fine). My
> > question is, am I getting to much gas and it is flooding out, or am I
>not
> > getting enough gas and it is dying, is it my fuel pump gone bad? Any
>help
> > would be appreciated on what may be the problem. Thanks
> > Ted
> > 67 1600
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