Every hard starting SB Chevy I ever owned, had either a weak or bad fuel pump which made it hard to start.
Yes pull the short bolt and stick longer bolt which will hold the fuel pump push rod up. Larry ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2010 7:17:13 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] fuel problem This was kind of on the line I was thinking, when the fuel pressure is measured- I quickly get 6 psi but it drops right off when I stop cranking. I also had the fuel line problem as discussed but replacing that did not do much good, neither did the carb overhaul. are there any tricks out there for replacing the fuel pump? don;t some blocks have a tapped hole in the front where you can put a bolt and bottom out against the push rod (holding it in place) thanks for all the advice!!! Harlan In a message dated 11/29/2010 8:42:57 PM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: I just went through that with my 327 and Edelbrock carb. The fuel pump diaphragm had a small puncture that released the pressure between the pump and carb. Even the clear fuel filter I use was being drained dry. Dale I just went through that with my 327 and Edelbrock carb. The fuel pump diaphragm had a small puncture that released the pressure between the pump and carb. Even the clear fuel filter I use was being drained dry. Dale
