Builds Shipwreck (9 Viewers)

[SuperBuickGuy]

came home on a tow strap today. Once the motor got to 140* it acted like it was running out of fuel and only vigorous pumping would keep it running (efi, yeah, that shouldn't be possible)...

time to diagnose.

Later


hmmm, FiTech

 

[srgould41]

Any luck yet?
I just finished up my annual work along with the new front springs. Ready to play.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I touched it then put it away
I love those $10 video probes that hook up to your phone.... don't like the answer

I need to replace at minimum the pickup and figure out how to get the POR 15 tank coating out. Which I did.... new tank, aeromotive in-tank fuel pump. to be continued when parts arrive

So a comment - I firmly believe in the progress not perfection way of building. I tried to save money on the TBI (didn't but learned a ton), but also used the old tank (which was questionable at best and always leaked). It ran for 4 years like that, I had a few bux so I put what I wanted at the start.... new tank. Not going to move the batteries and tank - in the end because I moved the axle further back there just isn't enough room for a decent size tank behind the axle.... not suggesting the stock tank is decent sized, but had I moved it, it would have been 12 gallons - which at this point I barely make 100 miles on 15 gallons (which probably has changed with the FiTech because it went 80 miles on 7 gallons - which is a VAST improvement, but not yet verified). As is normally the case, the sputtering made me think the fuel tank was empty, so I filled it to the brim..... sigh.

 

[srgould41]

At least you figured it out! Can't wait to see the new tank and pump setup. I suspect my tank is going to go at some point soon. Need to be ready.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

we will see, it's possible garbage got into the injectors....

 

[srgould41]

Um... fuel filters. Don't leave home without 'em.

I'm just glad it wasn't your new FiTech like you were worried about.

we will see, it's possible garbage got into the injectors....

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

the hydramat is a fuel filter.... it may have a hole in it (or got blown off).... it may yet be an issue with the FiTech.... fun thing about doing stuff on the bleeding edge is occasionally there is blood.... *shrug*

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

How is it that FedUp, DHL, and OnTrac are using all the excuses as to why they're a week late delivering but UPS has been on time, every time? my fuel pump was supposed to be here last Thursday, still no. While at the same time, a fuel tank on the slow boat from Texas will be right on time today..... the difference is UPS is delivering that one.

 

[srgould41]

You must have mistakenly selected TPE (The Pony Express) for your fuel pump delivery.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

Summit Racing knew On Trac was having trouble, and sent it by On Trac anyway.... and it's still not here, I reordered it from Holley and told Summit to turn the shipment around. Thanks for nothing Summit. So it will be yet another week before I can get it running. great.

 

[srgould41]

My last two orders via Amazon never made it to me so I am not surprised.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

OnTrac jumped the shark last week, the Summit order was one of four that were late. Just Summit promises 2 day delivery.... pesky promise backed by nothing. Again, late doesn't matter, what mattered was Summit taking the 'blame the customer' tact with me.... had they not I probably would have accepted their 10% refund offer (I told them I wanted 30% reduction on this order).

 

[srgould41]

I’ll trade you your shipping problems for an 18 year old. You can even have his attitude.

OnTrac jumped the shark last week, the Summit order was one of four that were late. Just Summit promises 2 day delivery.... pesky promise backed by nothing. Again, late doesn't matter, what mattered was Summit taking the 'blame the customer' tact with me.... had they not I probably would have accepted their 10% refund offer (I told them I wanted 30% reduction on this order).

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

I have duct tape you can borrow

New tank has arrived, but due to Summit being idiots, I won't have a pump until next Tuesday

 

[srgould41]

Is that a "fit any year" tank? Looks nice, but the vents are totally different then a '71's. I have been wondering how much longer mine will last. No visible rust inside, but I do smell gas at the tank drain.

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

if you're a purist, it doesn't fit, but it is the correct size and shape to fit in the tank hole. The instructions with it say to loop a hose between those two lines that are next to the filler... the rest are used in the 70 version

 

[srgould41]

it won’t fit your ‘71 but it will fit mine. You can give it to me.

if you're a purist, it doesn't fit, but it is the correct size and shape to fit in the tank hole. The instructions with it say to loop a hose between those two lines that are next to the filler... the rest are used in the 70 version

 

[SuperBuickGuy]

it won’t fit your ‘71 but it will fit mine. You can give it to me.

you forget my mantra is beat it to fit, paint it to match and cover it with duct tape... plus, you wouldn't give it a good home... Cool Cruisers certainly helped - metal tanks used to be twice the plastic ones, now they're 'only' 1/3 more.

 

[srgould41]

There are two parts I want to acquire for safekeeping, a windshield frame and a fuel tank. I know I am going to need both at some point.

 

[archie73]

There are two parts I want to acquire for safekeeping, a windshield frame and a fuel tank. I know I am going to need both at some point.

One of the big reasons I got a new one last year. I wanted a new one while they were still around. That and the laquer in the bottom wouldn’t let gas out. They aren’t free, but having a oem replacement is comforting.
Now I’m staring down an ls swap, cutting the new stock tank for an in tank pump is tough to swallow. Debating on trying to clean the old one up to cut it instead of the new one. Choices...