Yes, I agree my limerick writing ability is less capable then my fuel pump rebuilding ability...
Mine is an original '64 lever pancake, and after watching the CC rebuild youtube video I tore into mine and rebuilt it with new parts, retaining the original lever and spring. I'll admit to incorrectly clocking the top cover and had to trouble shoot that problem but finally got it working, kinda. Now, the truck idles great forever, responds wonderfully to throttle while sitting still, and motors around the yard in 1st and maybe 2nd gear for 5 minutes. However, on the road it won't go 1/2 mile without the pump failing. I'll hit 3rd gear and just start to tool along and then sputter, sputter, cough... Fuel bowl is dry.
I can pump the lever but get no result, UNLESS I loosen the top cover and cycle the pump a few times, then re-tighten the cover. After that procedure the pup works great again and I can go another 1/2 mile, then rinse and repeat...
The tank was boiled clean last week and I replaced the fuel filter. The pump rebuild happened last week also, as did a carb rebuild. I'm re-using the old fuel lines. I thought maybe the pump was pulling a vacuum in the tank, but this happens without a gas cap.
I'm suspecting I failed at the pump rebuild. Any suggestions? (besides replacing with a new pump) It's a pretty simple contraption, but I have been know to break a crowbar...
Many thanks!
Mine is an original '64 lever pancake, and after watching the CC rebuild youtube video I tore into mine and rebuilt it with new parts, retaining the original lever and spring. I'll admit to incorrectly clocking the top cover and had to trouble shoot that problem but finally got it working, kinda. Now, the truck idles great forever, responds wonderfully to throttle while sitting still, and motors around the yard in 1st and maybe 2nd gear for 5 minutes. However, on the road it won't go 1/2 mile without the pump failing. I'll hit 3rd gear and just start to tool along and then sputter, sputter, cough... Fuel bowl is dry.
I can pump the lever but get no result, UNLESS I loosen the top cover and cycle the pump a few times, then re-tighten the cover. After that procedure the pup works great again and I can go another 1/2 mile, then rinse and repeat...
The tank was boiled clean last week and I replaced the fuel filter. The pump rebuild happened last week also, as did a carb rebuild. I'm re-using the old fuel lines. I thought maybe the pump was pulling a vacuum in the tank, but this happens without a gas cap.
I'm suspecting I failed at the pump rebuild. Any suggestions? (besides replacing with a new pump) It's a pretty simple contraption, but I have been know to break a crowbar...
Many thanks!