Brianproctorla
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Hi Everyone,
after about a year of sitting, I recently tried to get my 1973 satellite 318 2bbl running.
To start, I overhauled the 2BBL carter carburetor. Once finished, I replaced my fuel filter and starting working on the spark issues.
Two weeks later, I finished up the spark problem only to find the carburetor was in desperate need of a second overhaul. Even though the carb had only been installed a few weeks prior (with a new filter), the inside was covered in a jelly / outmeal / caviar type substance. Probably a few tablespoons at least.
I imagine this was due to the ethanol separating and probably some water in the gas. I was surprised at how much there was and that it was able to pass through the fuel pump and filter.
I siphoned out the tank (the gas did not appear to be dirty) and added six fresh gallons.
How should I proceed?
Drain the tank and blow out the lines?
Change filter and overhaul the carb?
I should also note that the car did backfire through the carb. I believe this was due to the fuel running lean. I performed a compression test and found less than ideal results, but nothing that I believe would show a stuck valve (a few cylinders registered 87 psi. Most were around 110).
after about a year of sitting, I recently tried to get my 1973 satellite 318 2bbl running.
To start, I overhauled the 2BBL carter carburetor. Once finished, I replaced my fuel filter and starting working on the spark issues.
Two weeks later, I finished up the spark problem only to find the carburetor was in desperate need of a second overhaul. Even though the carb had only been installed a few weeks prior (with a new filter), the inside was covered in a jelly / outmeal / caviar type substance. Probably a few tablespoons at least.
I imagine this was due to the ethanol separating and probably some water in the gas. I was surprised at how much there was and that it was able to pass through the fuel pump and filter.
I siphoned out the tank (the gas did not appear to be dirty) and added six fresh gallons.
How should I proceed?
Drain the tank and blow out the lines?
Change filter and overhaul the carb?
I should also note that the car did backfire through the carb. I believe this was due to the fuel running lean. I performed a compression test and found less than ideal results, but nothing that I believe would show a stuck valve (a few cylinders registered 87 psi. Most were around 110).