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04-21-2012, 06:43 AM | #21 |
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Re: Starting flatheads
I use a universal ignition switch to power my electric pump with the key for it on my key ring therefore the electric pump can not be left on by accident.
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04-21-2012, 01:10 PM | #22 |
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Re: Starting flatheads
My Dad told me to put your mouth on the gas tank filler and blow into the gas tank.I have a electric fuel pump now,don't like the taste of this new gas.
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04-21-2012, 03:24 PM | #23 | |
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04-21-2012, 03:50 PM | #24 |
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Re: Starting flatheads
Don Bob's phone number is 1-610-933-6637. I just got a set of 180 stats and a vented insulated carb 1/2" base spacer from him in the mail today. I want to get them on the 39 P/U tomorrow and check the temperatures The intake below the carb yesterday was close to 200 and the base of the carb 153. The gas bowl area of the carb about 115 which was cooled by the gas and the venturi effect of the carb. I want to check the carb after the insulated base spacer then reduce the heat riser holes to 1/4" and check the temps again. There is no heat build up in the rear of the engine area in this P/U due to the six bladed fan blowing air right back past the Carb. on the fuel pump. The vented side panels also release the hot air so it's not trapped back there like the 39 convertible. G.M.
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04-21-2012, 06:00 PM | #25 |
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Re: Starting flatheads
my 8ba is still starting pretty quick with the choke pulled almost fully closed after sitting for a week or more.
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04-22-2012, 04:02 AM | #26 |
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04-22-2012, 11:12 AM | #27 | |
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04-22-2012, 08:21 PM | #29 | |
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A simple alternative to an electric pump is a primer bulb for outboard boat motors. Easy to find at hardware stores etc, flows plenty for a flathead. Just plumb it before the fuel pump, give it a few squeezes until you feel resistance or hear gas enter the carb and you are ready to start. |
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