todd reid
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Series V- 2.8 V6 - stock Motorcraft 2bbl carb - Carter Electric fuel pump.
I have the Alpine up on jack stands after my winter project (a story for another day). After charging the battery I fired it up with the intention of getting it up to operating temperature. It ran on high idle for a couple minutes then abruptly stopped. It refused to restart. On subsequent weekends it will start, but only run for 30 to 45 seconds before quitting, and again does not want to restart. I have redone the fuel tanks twice, but the most likely explanation would still seem to be debris in the fuel system - most likely on the suction side of the pump. I am currently fighting a wicked case of sciatica, but did manage to change the carb mounted fuel filter and ran the fuel line into a bucket and ran the fuel pump for 30-45 seconds - the output was fast and consistent. Cut the old fuel filter open - clean as a whistle.
My question to the group: are there other possible explanations that I am overlooking? I have only a general understanding of the Motorcraft carb. I have been watching Youtube videos - not sure what effect a failed power valve (for example) would have. Any good books on the subject?
Thanks for your time & consideration. I hope everybody is staying safe & healthy.
Todd Reid
I have the Alpine up on jack stands after my winter project (a story for another day). After charging the battery I fired it up with the intention of getting it up to operating temperature. It ran on high idle for a couple minutes then abruptly stopped. It refused to restart. On subsequent weekends it will start, but only run for 30 to 45 seconds before quitting, and again does not want to restart. I have redone the fuel tanks twice, but the most likely explanation would still seem to be debris in the fuel system - most likely on the suction side of the pump. I am currently fighting a wicked case of sciatica, but did manage to change the carb mounted fuel filter and ran the fuel line into a bucket and ran the fuel pump for 30-45 seconds - the output was fast and consistent. Cut the old fuel filter open - clean as a whistle.
My question to the group: are there other possible explanations that I am overlooking? I have only a general understanding of the Motorcraft carb. I have been watching Youtube videos - not sure what effect a failed power valve (for example) would have. Any good books on the subject?
Thanks for your time & consideration. I hope everybody is staying safe & healthy.
Todd Reid