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For everyones knowledge - the junk in the tank was the issue. It is now solved!
Those are the inside of the tank, and the fuel sender (WOW! no wonder I never had fuel readings). There are some chunks and gross looking buildup...
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Further update... installed a single action fuel pump (local, easy to get) to see how my issue fares. Same issue. I will say, when priming it, I...
There is the inside of the carb bowl. Not a ton of garbage, just some. I did put a fuel pressure gauge and ran it up to the windshield, drove and...
By testing, I actuated the arm against some flat stock and could here the pump working. The OLD pump arm would actuate pretty easily, virtually no...
The hose is new. I replace it with every fuel filter, otherwise its factory routed hardline. The fuel pressure gauge to windshield is a good idea.
Pertronix swap was like September time, and that was before I drove the vehicle a ton. Has been great for those last 4k.
I have been reading that Pertronix will die, not slowly die. Its either working or doesnt work at all - is this not the case?
Update: Tonight I drove it again, to verify this issue is still present (wishful thinking) - it is. I swapped out fuel pumps (had a spare that...
I have not. May try that next.
Would this make sense though, given I went many thousands of miles with no issue on this setup? All that ever changed was fuel and engine oil.
Generator. I hadnt heard that before, but this is a 6 volt system with the intended Pertronix, no changes noted on ammeter when this issue occurs.
Correct - but keeping in mind this was at a gas station with a quick look, no flash light. I ordered a coil to have on hand if I feel the ignition...
I honestly havent changed anything on the car in about 4,000 miles. Just drive it. Pertronix Ignitor, Coil, tuned carb and timed motor, and...
Update: I did not have the issue for a few days, and then randomly on a cool night I began to feel it 'surge' again, only around 55-60. Less than,...
And now that I think back - I pulled the air cleaner, looked down the carb (engine off) and ran the throttle linkage a few times and saw no fuel -...
I am beginning to lean towards something in the dual diaphragm fuel pump failing, or some sort of fuel vaporization issue. This happened at the...
Ill have some time this evening to diagnose more. Honestly it doesnt really feel like RPM is changing, but more like someone pulling an e-brake....
So on my way back to work today I began having an issue on my 54 Bel Air, that I suspect to be a transmission issue. I was running 55-60mph, and...
Yeah I am currently looking into some potential trans leaks. Car has 40k on it, and was caked with debris on the drivetrain. Been spending a few...
I have a 1954 Bel Air, equipped of course with a torque tube on the back of the Powerglide. I am looking to lower it, but not sure on my limits. I...
I just wanted to update everyone here on what I did: I replaced the Pertronix as it seemed the first one was a dud or burned out. I replaced the...
It does not appear they make a 6 volt, neg ground, 6 cylinder Ignitor III. I do see in the instructions they say to use the red to the positive on...
Understood. Everything visually looks good, didn’t notice any play, the car only has 34,000 on it, so luckily most of it is clean and not clapped...
Excuse my ignorance, but what is the ‘bug’? New to points.
Couple quick questions on Pertronix… I installed the 6 volt, negative ground Pertronix install on my 54 Bel Air’s 235. When installed, vehicle was...
Hello. I am looking to service the Powerglide on my 1954 Bel Air. It is the OE, cast iron, Powerglide. I see a lot of threads on here with no real...
No damage is evident at this time, I have searched high and low on this panel and cant find much aside from very small dings, which have now been...
See, normally that would not bother me, but this panel flows into the inner roof and entire back window. Not only that, it would require removal...
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