New Lines, very little fuel?

[jb1dsl]

I just bent new lines from thh tank to the pump. I have a clear inline fuel filter up close to the carb and it seems like I should be getting alot more fuel. I thought before it would shoot a stream into the filter. I can rev the motor up and the fuel level in the filter does not change (half full). I know this is not under a load, I think that would maje a difference, right? I checked the lines for a pinched spot but I do not see one. I had a small leak at a union, would that make a differnce?. The pump was doing great 2 weeks ago when I parked it to change the fuel tank and lines. I'm lost, I guess I will try and make up a new piece of line if I can't figure it out.

 

[thehueypilot]

You need an in-line pressure gage to make sure the pump is delivering enough pressure. If it is between 4-7 psi (about normal) do a volume check by running the fuel line from the output of the pump to a bucket to check the pump output volume. (1 gpm is about normal)

 

[ttoney]

How is your tank/float setup? I had thatg same problem and found that5 my tank was filled with some brown sugar and oatmeal like rust crap. Nasty. New tank & float made for nice flow. The engine was popping like CRAZY also. I thought it was running super rich.

 

[jb1dsl]

new tank and lines.I just took it down the road and no stumbles or hesitation, so maybe it is ok. My eyes maybe just be deceiving me. i need to get a fuel pressure guage. is there one that goes inside the car (mechanical, electric, isolator) Does autometer make a phantom for inside the car?

 

[ttoney]

Fuel level gauge, electric, 2-1/16" diameter, p/n ATM-5715.

 

[jb1dsl]

i need a pressure guage

 

[Edbert]

i need a pressure guage

There's a few of them here:
http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=egnsearch.asp&N=400178+302458&autoview=sku

Just don't get a 30 psi gauge for a mech pump and a carb, even the 15s are too high.

 

[iskwezm]

i have the ultra lite version of this