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1949FORD · 04-27-2013, 01:12 PM

As the title says, I'm glad to finally have some great weather so i can start up the ford. But, i always have a really annoying issue when starting up for the first time. I have to, first acquire another set of hands. Then create a seal around the top of the carb so it gets some suction to get some gas in the engine (while trying to start it of course). Could it be time for a carb rebuild? I think yes...

B-O-B · 04-27-2013, 01:24 PM

Just give it a shot of starting FLUID. It DON'T TAKE MUCH JUST BRIEF SQUIRT. Be sure to check oil & water before starting & in neutral.
I started up my 32 roadster let it warm up drove to pickup the mail & came back & shut it off & had lunch. Went back to the shop & most of my fresh anti-freeze was on the shop floor. I think the thermostat stuck & the pressure blew the top radiator hose off the radiator. What a mess.
Have fun drive a lot.

51 MERC-CT · 04-27-2013, 02:03 PM

Your problem is most likely not the carb. but getting fuel to the carb.
I as well as others have installed an electric fuel pump near the gas tank to be used temporarily for first startup or after car has been sitting for a while.
It has the added benefit in that it can be used in case the mech. pump fails.
Also in case of vapor lock.

Vic Piano · 04-27-2013, 02:14 PM

That is a common problem when the cars/trucks are not frequently fired up;

gas will travel back from the carb & fuel pump. You can get a flex fuel line with a check valve in it to help prevent that and/or you can install an electric fuel pump to use as a primer. A little starting fluid or gas down the carb should get it to fire although you may have to do that several times before the fuel pump starts delivering gas to the carb. Get it started and have fun with it.

1949FORD · 04-27-2013, 04:11 PM

That was another thing i was going to do, some starter fluid or gas. Thanks guys. Much appreciated!

Lawrie · 04-27-2013, 04:41 PM

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Sometimes its better to wind the engine over to get the fuel up to the carb,at least then the oil pump is pumping oil around at the same time.
Lawrie

04-27-2013, 01:12 PM	#1
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... As the title says, I'm glad to finally have some great weather so i can start up the ford. But, i always have a really annoying issue when starting up for the first time. I have to, first acquire another set of hands. Then create a seal around the top of the carb so it gets some suction to get some gas in the engine (while trying to start it of course). Could it be time for a carb rebuild? I think yes... __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

04-27-2013, 01:24 PM	#2
B-O-B Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ft Mohave,Az Posts: 1,987	Re: Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... Just give it a shot of starting FLUID. It DON'T TAKE MUCH JUST BRIEF SQUIRT. Be sure to check oil & water before starting & in neutral. I started up my 32 roadster let it warm up drove to pickup the mail & came back & shut it off & had lunch. Went back to the shop & most of my fresh anti-freeze was on the shop floor. I think the thermostat stuck & the pressure blew the top radiator hose off the radiator. What a mess. Have fun drive a lot.

04-27-2013, 02:03 PM	#3
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... Your problem is most likely not the carb. but getting fuel to the carb. I as well as others have installed an electric fuel pump near the gas tank to be used temporarily for first startup or after car has been sitting for a while. It has the added benefit in that it can be used in case the mech. pump fails. Also in case of vapor lock. __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES Last edited by 51 MERC-CT; 04-27-2013 at 02:08 PM.

04-27-2013, 02:14 PM	#4
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... That is a common problem when the cars/trucks are not frequently fired up; gas will travel back from the carb & fuel pump. You can get a flex fuel line with a check valve in it to help prevent that and/or you can install an electric fuel pump to use as a primer. A little starting fluid or gas down the carb should get it to fire although you may have to do that several times before the fuel pump starts delivering gas to the carb. Get it started and have fun with it. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

04-27-2013, 04:11 PM	#5
1949FORD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Coon Rapids,Minnesota Posts: 473	Re: Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... That was another thing i was going to do, some starter fluid or gas. Thanks guys. Much appreciated! __________________ 1949 Ford Fordor 2001 GMC Sierra SLE Joshua Landvik

04-27-2013, 04:41 PM	#6
Lawrie Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Qld, Australia Posts: 4,215	Re: Finally Some Good Minnesota Weather! But Some Annoying Issues... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Sometimes its better to wind the engine over to get the fuel up to the carb,at least then the oil pump is pumping oil around at the same time. Lawrie