[MusicCityMustan]

So, I just did a ton of work to my 66 convertible. I replaced the fuel pump. added a new fuel filter, new rubber hose from the fuel pump to the carb and added a 600cfm edelbrock carb. NOW, when we start the car it will run for a few seconds, then stall out. We pulled the hose off of the inline filter and there was barely any fuel at all coming out of the line. SO, what else could it be? A bad fuel sending unit sock? Junk in the main fuel line? Where should I go next? Thanks guys!
:shiny:

 

[DavidofDenver]

Pull the sender unit out and see if its clogged.

 

[PaulS]

Are you sure the pump arm is located properly?

 

[Print Dad]

Hello MusicCityMustan,
You have been given some great advice already BUT
I like to start simple and easy.

Several things you could check
1. - Make sure the lines are feeding the pump correct. There is an inlet and outlet connection on the pump. They probably are if you get some gas.
2. - When you changed the lines - - did you use 5/16 fuel line? If you use a hose too large, you will not create a suction. Even clamping tight will not help sometimes.

3. - Check all the rubber (neoprene) hoses. Be cure to check the one at the sending unit.

4. - As Paul wrote - check to be certain the pump arm is under the ecentric.

5. - Try blowing a LITTLE compressed air back fronm the steel line where it enters the
inner fender. See if you hear bubbles in the tank. DON"T use too much pressure.

You may have to pull the sending unit - -BUT I like to start small.

Print Dad

 

[MusicCityMustan]

Think I figured it out

Last night while watching TV, I had a thought. What if one of the lines in the engine compartment is kinked? So, I went outside to check, and sure enough the fuel line is folded over completely right where it comes into the engine compartment. The main hose for the P/S pump is bending it back. Going to try to get that fixed today. I'll let everyone know if that fixes it.

Thank you for the great advice. I might still need it!

 

[MusicCityMustan]

Well I think that was it

I rerouted the fuel line around the P/S pump lines and that removed the 90 degree kink. Once the carb had fuel in it and it ran for a couple minutes, I drove it around the block. It runs great until I idle at the stop signs. I think the carb needs a little more adjusting. It's an edlebrock 600 cfm 1406 model.

Any thoughts on adjusting it? I know it's supposed to be simple, but I've never done it before.

 

[DavidofDenver]

Adjust the mixture screws in while its running until it starts to die out one at a time then back it out a full turn. Do that for each side then set the idle to where its 500 - 900 rpm while in gear. Have a friend hold the brake or just adjust it and then put it in gear yourself. Either way don't stand in front of the car in case it goes forward. Then adjust your timing to 12 d. with the vacuum advance hose unplugged and the vacuum port plugged. If your timing is off you may have to check your idle again and run it up or down.

 

[Jonk67]

Hi from Smyrna :thumbsup:

Here's the setting instructions from Edelbrock, may help,
http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/carbs_acc/pdf/carb_owners_manual.pdf

Maybe I'll see you at a show or cruise in when my car is running again...
Jon

 

[rex1965]

Sorry, I gave instructions for a Holley, so I deleted it. Good Luck.

 

[MusicCityMustan]

Yeah, thanks for the manual PDF. I don't know what I'm really looking for in it, though.

I won't be at any local cruise-ins for a couple weeks at least. Some moron plowed into my RH quarter panel and did a grand of damage or so. Greatest thing is that it was a hit and run!