CliffGrinnell Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 I have a 1929 30 Studebaker Commander FE. I have not started in 1.5 years. I am not getting fuel. When I unhook the line from the tank to the fuel pump I have no fuel. Is it gravity fed to the fuel pump and I am clogged in the tank or the line, or is my fuel pump bad? Any help would be appreciated. If it is the fuel pump does any body have an idea how to rebuild or a source to repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted July 9, 2016 Share Posted July 9, 2016 disconnect at tank see if you can blow air thru line. is so then it would appear its the tank. you may have to drop tank clean and seal with eastwood gas tank sealer http://www.eastwood.com/gas-tank-sealer-kits.html por 15 is also nice http://www.eastwood.com/por-15-fuel-tank-repair-kit.html watch em do it on utube Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffGrinnell Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Thank You - pulled the gas tank and it was not good - Ordered the eastwood kit - appreciate the help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 is yours a vacuum tank or fuel pump what was original Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffGrinnell Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Mechanical fuel pump is original. My plan is to redo the gas tank and blow out all the fuel lines. I have purchased an Airtex 6volt fuel pump and have read that using it as a priming pump can save a lot of cranking after having not been used for a while. After priming use the original mechanical pump. Your thoughts - are appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I have always just used stock equipment. i stay away from electric fuel pumps as they tend to have to much pressure, are you using a regulator also. i would forget the electric fuel pump and go with original equipment. my 1927 Chevrolet both have factory vacuum tanks as well as my 1923 Studebaker big six. love those vacuum tanks!! my 1953 Packard uses an oem fuel pump. sometime i have to prime them after sitting all winter but sometimes not. i would forget the electric version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffGrinnell Posted July 21, 2016 Author Share Posted July 21, 2016 Advice taken - I will set it up stock and see what happens, Thank You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire8 Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Cranking the engine to prime the fuel system (as opposed to turning on an electric pump) allows the motor to start building oil pressure prior to firing off.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29commander Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Cliff, the advice on not using an electric fuel pump is good advice. A friend of mine had one on his '53 Cadillac. He had a wreck while driving it and the electric fuel pump kept pumping. It added to the fire which ensued. dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1927Chevy Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Also, stupid me my 27 Touring car came with electric fuel pump (backup switch under dash for priming) and vacuum tank, right after I got it I parked it in garage shut it off and inadvertently hit the backup switch and it came on and i did not know it was on. I drove off in my other car and came back only to find gas all over the floor as the pump pressure exceeded the pressure the carb was made for and what a dangerous mess, I do not like the electric pumps period. Edited July 24, 2016 by 1927Chevy (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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