I dont think frustration is the proper word to use here . I will find the cause of this and fix it. No I wont sell the car either. Just gets to a point and one wants to throw in the towel so to speak. I have ordered a new pump and will install it . After that its the carb.If it gets there it will not be a Holley I dont think. But first have to wait out the rain and then road test it and see what shows up. I appreciate all the input this has generated. It is invaluable. If anyone is in the Hickory NC area anytime soon I am more than willing to let you have a turn at the bird.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Bird: We appreciate your frustration, however if the filter is Mt when the car stalls, that is unlikely to be a the fault of the carb. Also 4 lbs at the pump may be a bit low, but I doubt that is your problem either. Sounds like the previous suggestions re fuel supply are closer to the answer.. good luck.

Paul

Took carb apart today. This morning ther was very little fuel in the carb and I decided to see whats up. Found float level to be abolut 1/16" short of required adjustment. Found fuel inlet valve sticking  closed. Got carb apart and cleaned everything I could . Inside the main body as I sprayed cleaner in it washed out what appeared to be black fluid. Dirty I thought. Installed a 6.5 power valve. The one in it seemed to be of poor quality and no numbers on it so I dont know what it was. Cleaned everything as good as I could ,reassembled ,reinstalled and fired it up . No leaks. Some idle issues but easily adjusted . Was backing  out  of garage and it began to rain. Will wait it out and do a road test . If this doesnt work then new carb,fuel pump,spacer and eventually a new owner.

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Check your engine oil level, I've had some pumps that leaked gas to oil pan and non to outside.


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Earl,

         Sounds to me like there's a possibility of an air leak in your fuel supply line. If you leave the car set you may be able to find it by looking for a wet (Gasoline) area on the line or under the car. 

Frank/Rebop

Bristol, In ( by Elkhart) 

Only flex line I have is supply line to pump. It is now new. Vented gas cap. No new tank. A bit chilly this AM waiting on the sun to warm things up before I head outside. Will advise .

55Birdman  Hickory NC

Barry, what you described with the braided hose is one of the most overlooked fuel problems our cars had! not that this the problem in this case yet but is common problem. regards bill.

  AussieBill            YYYY    Forever Y Block     YYYY

 Down Under, Australia

 Hi   Do you have a stock type braided hose going from the fuel line to the fuel pump?  I had a similar problem and found that the hose would actually suck air through the braided sides,but wouldn't leak fuel out! I was checking for leaks while the engine was running and as I wiggled this hose ,I could feel suction. It was a N.O.S hose, but well aged ,I guess.  Barry L

Birdman...2 things...make sure your hose clamps are reefed tight on the fuel lines. I had a heckuva time chasing an air leak on mine. And, what about the gas cap? Vented or not?

BrodieSavannah, GA

Hey Birdman;;   Have you changed your gas  tank.  had to change mind a couple years ago, sounds like the sock (pickup screen in tank) is bad. Had this happen to wife's car, drove me crazy for a while.  Good Luck and God Bless  

Eddie

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