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Old 06-25-2013, 10:45 PM   #2
Straightpipes
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Default Re: How to prime the flatty

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Originally Posted by 40Ford!! View Post
I just replaced my intake and I'm not getting the fuel to draw. I'm quite sure the fuel pump is on properly and the fuel line is not plugged. I blew air from the fuel line up front and there was definitely fuel in the tank. I blew air from the rear and I could not get any fuel to push thru. My next effort will be to add some fuel into the carb and get it to fire. How much can I add directly into the carb? Any other suggestions? Thanks
I'd dump a thimble or so in there choke it and see what happens. Sometimes it takes a little to bring it up from the tank and fill your float bowl.
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