Hey Everyone,
I need some help here. I had this engine running 6 months ago, but tore off the front of the motor to replace the timing gear, water pump etc. After a long wait to find a new harmonic balancer, I got it all back together.
When I initially went to start this engine, it didn't want to turn over. It really put a strain on the starter and battery. After several attempts, it finally turns over like it normally should but it would not start. So I got out the starting fluid and it fires up everytime and runs on starting fluid. So after pulling the fuel hose off and noticing that I don't have any fuel coming up from the fuel pump. I elected to replace the fuel pump.
After doing that last night, I cranked forever and still no fuel at the carb. So my question is what internally actuates the push rod for the fuel pump? Is there any thing else I maybe over looking? Vapor Lock?
Yes, I have gas in the fuel tank. Almost a full tank.
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Not for sure on this particular engine, but Ford fuel pumps are usually pretty well fool proof to install. In the past I have had fuel pumps that just plain won't pull fuel from the tank without some help if the line has been drained. Try making sure that there is fuel all the way to the pump and try again. Just a thought, you never know. Someone else who has dealt with these engines a little more might be of a little more assistance, but like I said, if they are like most of them, you would almost have to force it in for it to not work right.
Don't forget to check the fuel filter. After sitting, they can clog FAST from contaminants like rust or gunk from stale gas left in the tank.
Right now I still have the inline fuel filter off and the hose is running into a small can. I still need to know what actuates that push rod for the fuel pump. The only other thing I can think of is that somewhere between the fuel pump and the gas tank there's a hole in the line and its pulling air instead of gas.
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don't forget the filter in the tank...if you can blow a puff of compressed air into the tank and hear it bubble...then put the biggest inline filter between the tank and the fuel line you'll be covered from most of the debris in the tank...
if it happened all the sudden I bet this was the cause.
Best of Luck
FrankBoss
I have a piece of equipment that if it sits for a couple of weeks with out starting it wont get gas to the carb unless I squirt some starting fluid in the carb, but then again my harley wont start at all in the cold weather, its a smart motorcycle ;D
the fuel pump on the 2.8 is actuated by a pushrod from the camshaft.