C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

[Larry S.]

My '67 SB takes forever to start up--5 or 6 times of long cranking, then it starts and dies a few times. I pump the gas pedal a lot, and when it does crank for good, the choke is set correctly. It's very cold natured. I drive it weekly (weather permitting).

I was thinking about adding an electric fuel pump, like on my other old car, to get gasoline to the carb; it fires right up no matter how long its been sitting. All this 'grinding' can't be doing my starter any good. What are the pros and cons (besides judging? Can I run it through the mechanical fuel pump, like on the other car (I just use the electric pump on it to get gas to the carb, then shut it off). Brands? Fuel pressure? Where to install? Thanks.

[Mike M.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

i'd rebuild the carb . when its properly rebuilt, the sbc should start right up assuming there are no other issues(ignition, valves etc). i used to run electric fuel pumps on my old chevys. even buying top of the line (for the time) stewart warner 12 v pumps, they sure didn't live as long as the stock mechanical pumps.an the noise the electric pumps made back in the 60's wasn't condusive to listenin to the radio on some deserted road with a young damsel.mikie

[Mike M.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

i'd rebuild the carb . when its properly rebuilt, the sbc should start right up assuming there are no other issues(ignition, valves etc). i used to run electric fuel pumps on my old chevys. even buying top of the line (for the time) stewart warner 12 v pumps, they sure didn't live as long as the stock mechanical pumps.an the noise the electric pumps made back in the 60's wasn't condusive to listenin to the radio on some deserted road with a young damsel.mikie

[Larry S.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Thanks, Mike. Does anyone know of a good, fast carb rebuilder (it's a 327 with auto)? There aren't any good ones in my area.

[Larry S.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Thanks, Mike. Does anyone know of a good, fast carb rebuilder (it's a 327 with auto)? There aren't any good ones in my area.

[Jim T.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Larry Holley carbs have a good size vent tube for the fuel bowl that sticks up vertically, before you start your car after it has been sitting for a week or more, use a syringe (I use a big one I bought at the CO-OP) and inject a few ounces of fresh fuel into the vent tube. My cars will start up immediately using this method, even if it has been a month or longer.

[Jim T.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Larry Holley carbs have a good size vent tube for the fuel bowl that sticks up vertically, before you start your car after it has been sitting for a week or more, use a syringe (I use a big one I bought at the CO-OP) and inject a few ounces of fresh fuel into the vent tube. My cars will start up immediately using this method, even if it has been a month or longer.

[John H.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Larry -

I'd also check the coil bypass wire circuit (18-ga. pink wire from the "R" terminal on the starter solenoid to the coil + terminal); if that circuit is broken or deteriorated, it can take forever to start.

[John H.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Larry -

I'd also check the coil bypass wire circuit (18-ga. pink wire from the "R" terminal on the starter solenoid to the coil + terminal); if that circuit is broken or deteriorated, it can take forever to start.

[Larry S.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Thanks, John. I've gotten a lot of really good suggestions here, and I appreciate all of you. I'm going to try them all to see what works so that I can pinpoint the problem. I hate putting the old girl (my '67) through unneccessary strain. You guys are great.

[Larry S.]

Re: C2: Electric Fuel Pump?

Thanks, John. I've gotten a lot of really good suggestions here, and I appreciate all of you. I'm going to try them all to see what works so that I can pinpoint the problem. I hate putting the old girl (my '67) through unneccessary strain. You guys are great.