Starting a new engine with diesel fuel

[automart]

Well, yeah, it was a mistake. I started my new 351C with diesel, thinking it was gas in the can. Anyway, it did start and seem to run ok, I then discovered it was diesel. I think the motor ran for a couple of minutes all together. Anyway, after correcting the mistake, I am now fouling out the plugs, this is the 3rd set and it's never really left the garage, maybe a 100 yard drive down the drive way. The car still has no windshields, interior, etc.

My question is does anyone know if the diesel fuel would mess up the new holley 750 double pumper that I have on the car.

Thanks,

Ronnie

 

[D.Hearne]

No, just drain the fuel bowls. Remove one bottom bowl screw for each side and let the fuel drain. You might also pull the spark plugs and crank the engine over a few minutes to clear rhe cylinders, if you poured the fuel down the carb bores.