Recent content by RockinRobert

Nature starting to turn golden here in Illinois

What kind of guitar do you play? I've been playing for almost 60 years now, for better or worse :) For about 15 years back in the 80's-90's I owned a 1955 Les Paul goldtop. I sold it in 97 and have regretted it ever since! Played in bands since about 74 and just recently retired. I love UFO as...

So I have insulated my fuel lines in the engine bay, hoping this helps!

Welcome from central Illinois!

In my day you started a flooded car by holding the throttle wide open until it clears itself.

It starts & runs great.

Well, my problem continues. New fuel pump, new FP pushrod so far. Drove it 50 miles to a car show saturday, made it all the way there. Had to wait in line to park at the show, so idling for a few minutes. Car dies, not getting fuel. Later that afternoon (4+ hrs ) I try to start it again, no go...

You're lucky, my pad has absolutely nothing stamped on it :)

Thanks for all the help! It ended up being the pushrod. Only about an eighth of an inch short, but wouldn’t pump any fuel at all. Picture shows difference between old & new.

Car stopped running on me. Poured a bit of gas down the carb and vroom! she started right up. OK, new fuel pump installed, still not pumping gas. Fuel bowls are empty on carb. Took out the fuel pump rod and it measures 3 1/16 with a tape measure. Don't have my calipers, so this could vary a bit...

Is it rebuildable, or should I go for a new one?

Yes it did fire. I can’t see anything in the hole.

It was the fuel system, thank you very much Sam Dupont! I took the pump off and I see a chunk out of it! Could this be the problem?

Good idea! I'll try that right now

Not at the moment