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I was experiencing a fuel delivery problem in my car last week that rendered it undriveable. I replaced the fuel filter, and that did not help, and without a way to test the fuel pump, and having little knowledge about carburettors, I had it towed to the Ford dealer where I used to work. They called me today and told me that my carburettor was shot, and that the engine had a lot of blowby. I was not surprised by this, because I knew the carburettor had issues, and that the car used some oil.
I just wonder if the carburettor is the cause of the most recent problem. I think its something that is more of an ongoing problem that the car has had since I bought it. I think it's worth my while to throw a fuel pump at it (45 bucks at Auto Zone) before I write it off. And if that gets it running, I'll look at an EFI conversion and engine swap down the line.
The situation is complicated by the fact that I'm moving in a week and need a car to get me to my new job. However, my parents have a '93 Grand Marquis they'd let me use for a few weeks, and my grandpa has a really nice '64 Chevy Nova 4 Door 6 cylinder he wants me to buy. Either would be a pretty cool daily driver, but my fuel economy would be cut in half.
At any rate, If a fuel pump doesn't fix Dudley, he may be up for sale shortly. He's got a flawless body, newer clutch, and working air conditioning, just so you guys know.
Think a fuel pump is worth a try?
I just wonder if the carburettor is the cause of the most recent problem. I think its something that is more of an ongoing problem that the car has had since I bought it. I think it's worth my while to throw a fuel pump at it (45 bucks at Auto Zone) before I write it off. And if that gets it running, I'll look at an EFI conversion and engine swap down the line.
The situation is complicated by the fact that I'm moving in a week and need a car to get me to my new job. However, my parents have a '93 Grand Marquis they'd let me use for a few weeks, and my grandpa has a really nice '64 Chevy Nova 4 Door 6 cylinder he wants me to buy. Either would be a pretty cool daily driver, but my fuel economy would be cut in half.
At any rate, If a fuel pump doesn't fix Dudley, he may be up for sale shortly. He's got a flawless body, newer clutch, and working air conditioning, just so you guys know.
Think a fuel pump is worth a try?
Too bad we arent in the same Dearborn, I say bring it to the ranch. Fix it, your gas saving will more than pay for the repairs over time. You havent even had the car that long have you ? And it came from family.
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