Topic: fuel pump

[snake713]

hi fellows , i have a fuel pump problem . i had a leak at the mounting bolt and fixed that , i went to start the car and no fuel getting to carb . i know i have pump in right (?) , cause i had to push up a little and get holes lined up for bolts . engine cranks fine , but no fuel coming to carb . any and all help will be appreciated .  thx   snake

[461 stroker transam]

welcome to the site.
mechanical pump correct? new, original, or otherwise?
did you disconnect the lines? I know this sounds too basic but do you have the in/out lines correct?
were you having any problems before you pulled the pump?

[jonathonar89]

Just make sure the pump arm is installed correctly and it should get fuel after a bit of cranking.  I have some good used pumps if you're near Chicago but new ones are cheap.

[snake713]

yes mechanical , i just disconnected steel line to carb and big rubber line to pump and left smaller hose on the pump . leak was at bolt holes and yes the arm was in place . because it can not ride over the cam . i will install new one today and see what happens . i disconnected feed line to carb. and no fuel reaching the carb . the pump worked fine , before removal , just leaked . i will have to retap holes , or drill out to bigger size and im not looking forward to that. it cranks fine and will start with gas poured in carb . , but will not stay running , due to no fuel reaching carb.

[snake713]

fuel pump fixed , i guess old pump just decided to  go out after it was unbolted , got new one installed and she fired right up , thx  everyone for the suggestions . snake713