Post by raymholt on May 3, 2008 18:20:37 GMT -5
I hope someone can help me here.
Year: 1977
Make: Dodge
Model: King's Highway RV (van chassis with engine in hump between seats)
Engine size: 440
Transmission type: standard
Approximate vehicle mileage: 30,000 (overhauled and new carb several years ago)
The engine has an Edelbrock Venus carburetor. One morning it would not start (the engine cranks but will not start). Here are some things I have done.
1. changed the fuel pump at the urging of Edelbrock as they said the pressure at the carb needs to be 5.5-6.5 and i was only getting 3.5-4. a new Edelbrock fuel pump did not change anything (did not start and pressure about the same).
2. pressure at the carb is currently measured around 4 psi with my inline pressure guage.
3. i removed the fuel line at the carb and plenty of gas is flowing.
4. if i pour some gas into the carb it starts immediately and runs for a few secs (based on how much i poured in, of course).
5. when i pump the gas peddle i do not smell gas nor do i see any gas shooting into the carb. the mechanical arm that pushes on the small rod to the carb pump is working.
6. i have change my inline canister filter and the small filter into the carb.
7. plenty of gas in both tanks. switch over value is working ok as measured by the flow of gas at the carb. (see #3)
I would appreciate any tips, hints, suggestions for me. the frustration is setting in.
thanks, ray
Year: 1977
Make: Dodge
Model: King's Highway RV (van chassis with engine in hump between seats)
Engine size: 440
Transmission type: standard
Approximate vehicle mileage: 30,000 (overhauled and new carb several years ago)
The engine has an Edelbrock Venus carburetor. One morning it would not start (the engine cranks but will not start). Here are some things I have done.
1. changed the fuel pump at the urging of Edelbrock as they said the pressure at the carb needs to be 5.5-6.5 and i was only getting 3.5-4. a new Edelbrock fuel pump did not change anything (did not start and pressure about the same).
2. pressure at the carb is currently measured around 4 psi with my inline pressure guage.
3. i removed the fuel line at the carb and plenty of gas is flowing.
4. if i pour some gas into the carb it starts immediately and runs for a few secs (based on how much i poured in, of course).
5. when i pump the gas peddle i do not smell gas nor do i see any gas shooting into the carb. the mechanical arm that pushes on the small rod to the carb pump is working.
6. i have change my inline canister filter and the small filter into the carb.
7. plenty of gas in both tanks. switch over value is working ok as measured by the flow of gas at the carb. (see #3)
I would appreciate any tips, hints, suggestions for me. the frustration is setting in.
thanks, ray