Car acts like it runs out of gas, but its not
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
Engine: 305 Carb
Transmission: 700R4
Car acts like it runs out of gas, but its not
I recently got done with my head/cam/intake and TBI to carb swap, and im having a heck of a time getting it running right. The problem im having is, i can let it sit and idle for a while and like today i took it out for a drive and all the sudden it just stalls like it is out of gas. Then i can try to start it and it take a few times but finally it will start again. When i turn it over i can hear it sucking air through the carb like there is no fuel. The pump was replaced 2 winters ago and it sounds like its working fine, im as using an inline regulator running 3 PSI. What could it be?
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Car: clapped out 84Z
Engine: 355 efi roller
Transmission: tremec TKO
Re: Car acts like it runs out of gas, but its not
Originally posted by del91_305
using an inline regulator running 3 PSI. What could it be?
using an inline regulator running 3 PSI. What could it be?
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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Yea it is a return style with electric pump, but for some reason i cant get it to run anymore than 3 psi but ill try again
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it sounds to me that your float level is too low and the engine is sucking the bowl dry. reset your float level to a slightly higher level and i think the problem will vanish. the sucking air you are hearing is the carb sucking air, go figure, trying to refill the float bowl that just got sucked dry...
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edit* didn't notice the whole 3 psi thing...GET SOME FUEL PRESSURE TO THAT BEAST!!! also, check floats
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edit* didn't notice the whole 3 psi thing...GET SOME FUEL PRESSURE TO THAT BEAST!!! also, check floats
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Floats are set too low, and 3psi is not enough fuel pressure... you want around 5 or 6 psi.
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I'll put my oar in and say there's nothing wrong with the floats.
3 psi probaby isn't enough. Exactly what type of regulator are you using? There's been so much talk about "3 port regulator" around here that people think the $25 Holley reg with an inlet port and two outlet ports is a "3 port". It isn't.
3 psi probaby isn't enough. Exactly what type of regulator are you using? There's been so much talk about "3 port regulator" around here that people think the $25 Holley reg with an inlet port and two outlet ports is a "3 port". It isn't.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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3 psi probaby isn't enough. Exactly what type of regulator are you using? There's been so much talk about "3 port regulator" around here that people think the $25 Holley reg with an inlet port and two outlet ports is a "3 port". It isn't
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Car: clapped out 84Z
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If you do not have a major restriction in the "out" port that is for the return (i.e. a solid fitting with a .020-.030" hole in it), all you are doing is pumping all of the gas back to the tank. GM sold a fitting for the return on the regulator of it's 5.7L H.O. conversion engine. It has a .042" hole in it. Part # 10185093, retails for $53.94. It is just a brass fitting with a small hole. I would get a true return style regulator and do it the right way. You can probably do a search for the right part #, I think it is a mallory unit other members were using for this swap.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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Ok well do i have to run a return line? So on my regulator, it has two outs, is that to feed 2 different carbs? Oh and by the way the regulator i am using is by pro comp i think, it is a cheapy
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You need to run a return, because the in-tank pump relys on flow to keep it cool. Dead-head it, and you'll burn it out.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator.
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Car: 1991 camaro RS
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Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator
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Car: 81 Corvette
Engine: 355, ported vortec heads
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Originally posted by Five7kid
You need to run a return, because the in-tank pump relys on flow to keep it cool. Dead-head it, and you'll burn it out.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
You need to run a return, because the in-tank pump relys on flow to keep it cool. Dead-head it, and you'll burn it out.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Aniversarry Edition
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Transmission: TH-700-R4
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt with 3.23's and SLP Posi.
Originally posted by five7kid
You need to run a return, because the in-tank pump relys on flow to keep it cool. Dead-head it, and you'll burn it out.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator.
You need to run a return, because the in-tank pump relys on flow to keep it cool. Dead-head it, and you'll burn it out.
The two outlets on your current reg is for running a line from to reg to each bowl of a dual feed carb like Holley.
Another option is to put a needle valve on one of the outlets and run that as a return. Turn the needle down so that you always maintain 6 psi. But, that's hard to get right, so the best bet is to get a return-style regulator.
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