Originally Posted by 32819toon
Hi,
I get it running and the idle seems to be OK. It just dies during running and when I look at the fuel line, it's empty. That's why I think that there is some problem with the fuel system as I can't keep fuel running to the engine.
a few things id like to ask.
is the car new ? is the fuel tank seal in good condition ?
when idling, do you know the temp, and how long are you idling it for ?
is there any fuel leaks wetness anywhere ? and if its a side exhaust, is the gasket new and no leaks ?
when idling for so long a motor can fuel up. when you hit the gas it dies, due to excess fuel. if you can idle for a minuet or so, and hit the gas and it revvs fairly quickly before it dies, then try to richen the bottom end. what can be happening is the temps are too hot, and with a lean needle setting the fuel may not flow properly from the tank and seem to have air in the line.
i run a nova 12, and if the temps get up there, it can be a pain to restart, and have these symptoms as well. mainly caused by heat, and the fuel evaporates inthe carb and line before it enters the engine. a few things to take in i know, but more info would be great.
