Update: Filter and the line going to it was somewhat clogged. It was hard to blow through them but would still work, either way I just replaced them. I tried again and had no luck with the fuel pump. I tried testing the fuel as described above. It works but is really weak. I have found an electric 12v in low pressure fuel pump on amazon. I have ordered that, and it arrives today.
My question is should I put the electric pump as close as possible to the fuel tank or the carb? Is the pump better at pushing the fuel or pulling it?
Thanks
Murray
Carb issues
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murrayr6
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- Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
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wubie317
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- Your car is a: 1977 Fiat Spider
- Location: Sonoma, CA
Re: Carb issues
The electro switch is on the drivers' side fender...has a little rubber button on it.murrayr6 wrote:Also, what is the electro switch? I found a diagram of all of the hoses coming off the carb and one of my missing hoses says it goes to the electro switch. Any ideas on what that is? https://imgur.com/gallery/emjxX/comment/1132805343
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aj81spider
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- Your car is a: 1974 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Chelmsford, MA
Re: Carb issues
On my 74 the pump is in the trunk. I believe electric pumps go closer to the fuel tank.
A.J.
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
2006 Corvette
1981 Spider 2000 (sold 2013 - never should have sold that car)
1974 Fiat 124 Spider
2006 Corvette
1981 Spider 2000 (sold 2013 - never should have sold that car)
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murrayr6
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- Your car is a: 1977 Fiat 124 Spider
- Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Re: Carb issues
I installed the electric fuel pump as close as to the tank as possible. This worked well. I started the car up today and it ran like a champ. Thanks all for the help!