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1970 Pontiac Catalina Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Fuel pump, Spark.
Mileage: 43,867 miles.

Asked on June 6, 2011

Cranks but no start

My car cranks but wont start i changed my fuel pump but i think it is a fuel pump in the tank also or its there to check the level of the fuel but i am not getting any fuel
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Replied on June 6, 2011

No pump in tank just sender and float and pick-up sock. so pum is NOT pumping fuel to carb?

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Replied on June 6, 2011

no its not sir

Tiny Response from antione
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Replied on June 6, 2011

Has vehicle set for long time? Do you have a vacuum/pressure gague? is fuel line intact all the way to tank?

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Replied on June 6, 2011

yes the car set for about 5 to 6 months. no i do not have a vacuum gauge.Yes the lines are intact.

Tiny Response from antione
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Replied on June 6, 2011

Has line to cabr been removed and engine crak to see if fuel comes out? Have you tried a little gas in carb to get engine to fire?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on June 6, 2011

Yes I just tried it still no start

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Replied on June 6, 2011

Have you checked for spark?

Tiny Answered by Docfixit (expert)
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Replied on June 6, 2011

no not yet is there. A way I can do it with out the spark tester

Tiny Response from antione
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Replied on June 6, 2011

just pull plug wire hold 1/4 from black have helper crank should get blue/white flame

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