Well, all has been going good...too good. Since #2463 got it's new coat of paint, it has been running flawlessly. Until today.
It appears that my mechanical Holly Fuel Pump has completely crapped out while running down the highway. It will fire with the gas in the accelerator pump, so the spark is good. I unplugged the fuel line at the carb "T" and get absolutely no fuel flow when I turn the engine over. It is not vapor lock because it has been running in 90 to 100 degree temps lately with no problems. It is in the low 80s today and the engine was hardly warmed up. This pump is only 5 years old. I had another car with a Holley pump that went bad after about the same period of time.
Anyway, I need advice. The engine is stock with a Holley 750, a Performer Manifold, headers, and MSD Ignition. Pretty standard stuff.
What pump should I be looking for? Another Holley (which number), or something else? Can I rebuild mine? Or should I trash it?
Is there anything I should know before I pull it...like the pushrod falls out if I'm not careful? How about gasket sealer...yes or no?
Any advice will be appreciated.
Mooso
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