Re: Car won't start without pouring gas in the carb...

a 361 in a C-body is not going to run like a beast,,even adding a 4 v carb will only add maybe 8-10 horse, and you will still be at the same level as a B-body with a 318 when it comes to comparing hp to pounds,,,,,,, Me thinks that you would be better off to get your carb professionally rebuilt, and put a good sounding dual exhaust on your car, the other option is engine replacement,,,,,

In a message dated 12/10/2011 5:28:01 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

It's a 361 automatic

In a '64 dodge 880 Custom... 4DHT

What are my options? I know I would have to get a new manifold to switch to a 4barrel right? And how shitty would my gas be with a 4barrel? It's my daily driver....I want it to run better then ever... And I think a new carb would be nice...

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On Dec 10, 2011, at 3:22 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:

what engine?,,,,,,,,,, are you wanting to upgrade to a 4 barrel? or just a new carb?

In a message dated 12/10/2011 5:21:08 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

It's a 2 barrel... But I want to upgrade it... I want it to run like a beast... What should I get?

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On Dec 10, 2011, at 3:11 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:

you could have your carb professionally rebuilt, I am going to make a suggestion, but it will probably open up a can of dead worms because of all the different opinions out there, but if it were me I would replace it with a new edelbrock,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I am going with the assumption that your carb is a 4 barrel

In a message dated 12/10/2011 5:07:40 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Yep... It's got to be the carb... It was doing it before the rebuild.... Do you think buying a new carb would be a good idea? I know the original is the best option... But what do you do if it's shot? How would you go about buying a new one? What would be a good upgrade?

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On Dec 10, 2011, at 3:03 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:

yes,,,,,,,, or your rebuild,,,,, if it sprays, all is good up to the carb

In a message dated 12/10/2011 4:53:04 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I did that, it sprays out... I'm thinking the carb is shot.... Think that could be the case?

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On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:50 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:

losen the fitting on the carb and see if gas come out when your cranking the car,,,,,,,,, if there was gas present more than likely the parts between the tank and carb are working, usually a crack or hole in line will result in no gas, only air,,,,,,,,

In a message dated 12/10/2011 4:40:10 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

I took the carb off and on about 10 times in the last day.... Every time There is gas in all parts connected... Gas in the fuel filter... Gas comes out of the line attached to the carb when I disconnect it and gas in the carb where the float is when I take it apart....

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On Dec 10, 2011, at 2:02 PM, Dodger7998@xxxxxxx wrote:

was there any gas in the line coming from the tank when you disconnected it from the fuel pump?

In a message dated 12/10/2011 3:41:28 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachross07@xxxxxxxxx writes:

Yea I didn't test it... It was only 40 bucks... Plus it was dirty and who knows how old... I want to update everything on the car....

Hmmmm any other ideas as to what is wrong with this thing?

Zach
64 dodge 880 4DHT
361 push button Auto

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On Dec 9, 2011, at 9:38 PM, MO <micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Did you put on a fuel pump without testing other
> possibilities?...................................NO
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> On Dec 9, 9:02 pm, WB Work <zachros...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> Wasn't the fuel pump.... Anyone gave any suggestions?
>>
>> Zach
>> 64 dodge 880 4DHT
>> 361 push button Auto
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Dec 9, 2011, at 3:29 PM, Dodger7...@xxxxxxx wrote:
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>>> Smile,,,,was just thinking about Osha looking over my shoulder,,,,
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>>> In a message dated 12/9/2011 5:24:09 P.M. Central Standard Time, satellite1...@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>>> Dodger,
>>> You are more organized than me. I would just open the carb line and let her rip! Sounds like a days work organizing a can.
>>> Just me,
>>> Ollie
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>>> From: Dodger7...@xxxxxxx
>>> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2011 2:47 PM
>>> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Subject: Re: Car won't start without pouring gas in the carb...
>>
>>> Sounds like you definitely have a fuel delivery problem, start with the basics and go from there,,,,,,,,,
>>> disconnect fuel line from carb. put a hose on the line and route to a gas can, crank engine and see if it squirts gas into can, beware of fire hazzards
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>>> In a message dated 12/9/2011 2:41:32 P.M. Central Standard Time, zachros...@xxxxxxxxx writes:
>>> Car won't start without pouring a little gas in the carb... Then it won't run for long before crapping out.... This was happening last week... Then yesterday I rebuilt the carb.... Still won't work right.... Is it my fuel pump? Thanks guys!!
>>
>>> Zach Ross
>>> 64' dodge 880 4dht
>>> 361 push button auto
>>
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