1959lark35need help

[stadmanduff402]

I'm not getting any fuel to the carburetor from fuel pump fuel pump fuse clean maybe if he on the diaphragm carburetor is clean taken apart and clean have fuel in lines but glass bowl empty I can squirt gas into carb and get motor to fire with pull start ....does it possibly have to prime? Am also trying to get electrc start control bx to work but believe selonoid no good as I can jump + end-to end posts to engage starter no results....jump direct from Bart to starter starter works am I in the right track re: control box ? I have another solenoid from another box haven' switched it yet .....i need to get fuel situation resolved need suggestions don' have manual but will order tomorrow appreciate any and all advise thx

 

[Crosbyman]

well… carb inlet needle may be stuck shut did you clean the carb yes or no

is selenoid ground side properly grounded via safety features (test it by grounding the ground post manually while also applying 12v to start post on selenoid


if it clicks and starter goes ……. then the ground circuitry of the selenoid is open ….. find out why

if it does not click then test the selenoid internal winding with a VOM (consult UTUBE on how to use a VOM they are cheap $10 and up) internal winding is likely open

 

[oldboat1]

glass bowl doesn't run full, but shouldn't be dry either. Try running with the filter removed. (Need to make sure the bowl seals at the top gasket.)

 

[Crosbyman]

possibility…

if the inlet needle is stuck it may cause an air lock preventing the fuel to flow into the glass bowl

was the carb serviced ?? was blow test done ( air in right side up and no air in upside down )

 

[racerone]

Check to see if hoses are on the correct way at the pump.

 

[derek4325]

The fuel pump has marks on it where you connect the hoses. Make sure they are right and then take your carburetor off and give it a good cleaning. At least use a fresh can of carb cleaner if you can't soak it. Good reliable motors, i have the exact same one. Also i ditched the origional junction box and made my own with a waterproof box from lowes and a lawnmower solenoid. Rewired the whole system. Not a bit of trouble. Good luck!