paging Dr. Brian

[Brian Raymond]

It should take no more than 30 secs. to prime, any longer can build up heat in the pump (due to air) and lead to a quicker demise. The trim fluid is Dexron III trans. fluid, available at any auto store. Remember, when checking fluid level to have the plat in the full up pos. This will have all the fluid from the lines in the sump for a proper reading. If it is overfilled, it will leak out and make a *#&% mess. Brian Raymond

[BLKOUTLS]

Brian thanks again and I'll keep you posted on the fuel pump. that'll teach me to look and not touch.
chris

[BLKOUTLS]

A quick follow up.a very bad form of vapor lock .winter blend gas first 80+ degree day and carb. old schoolers will remember this. Dr Brians last ditch idea paid off since I had pretty much beaten him to all other ideas.I was finally able to reprime the pump,line and get fuel to the carb and back in business. thanks Dr.B.

seanpatsdad, i would bet they either tapped on,blew out or found debris in your antisiphon and didnt remove the ball. I had a chance to get up close and personel with mine thru this and I think you would destroy the fitting if you tried to punch it out let alone the tank.

chris

[smokedog2]

I'm with you the ball is still there, just knocked out e.g. not jammed.

SD2

[seanpatsdad]

It was not mine, it was Buttafewcoe.Glad to hear itworked out for you.
John

[carsondoc]

Chris (BLKOUTLS),
I've been following this conversation and wondered what exactly you ended up having to do to get the pump primed. You referred to Brian's last idea but was it jumping the pump switch that finally solved it? If so, was it a two or three wire switch on yours? Thanks. These things are very educational for me.