Re: IML:Fuel Problem on 1974 Imperial

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

I think that some fuel filters have a built in check valve that keeps the gas close to the carb. Maybe you can adapt your fuel line to accept one of these.

Paul W.

In an email dated 23/8/2005 8:27:00 pm GMT Daylight time, "James K. Bramblett" <jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> writes:

>My 1974 Imperial has developed a fuel problem. ?When it sets over night, all the fuel siphons out of the
>carburetor (thermo-quad) and the fuel filter. ?This is the third rebuilt carburetor, all have the same problem.
>I have owned the car since 1994 and it ran perfectly until last spring. ?I had the carburetor rebuilt at that time
>and have had this problem ever since. ?I put on a new fuel pump and filter with the 2nd commercially rebuilt
>carburetor on. ?Three different shops have worked on the fuel system with no luck. ?If I drive the car regularly
>after it first starts, ?the car runs perfectly. ?All the vacuum lines seem to be in the correct place. ?I am out of
>ideas.
>
>PLEASE HELP!
>
>Jim Bramblett
>708 Engleman Place
>Loveland, CO 80538
>
>57, 58, 61, 62, 63, 66, & 74 Imperials
>
>56, 63, 64, 78 New Yorkers
>
>(970) 667-5954
>jbram@xxxxxxxxx
>jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
>
>
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