so i finally figured out my spark issue, and now i have spark, and if i put some fuel down the carb, the car will run for a couple seconds till it burns off...but the fuel lines are still dry goin to carb...

i replaced with a new fuel pump today and now sure if its in right, does the arm have to be in any certain position? or anything, the old fuel pump came straight out with arm at like a 90 degree...so i tried to put this back in...

car sat for 19 years...so possible the line from the tank to pump could be clogged? any way to check, any tips..?

i replaced line from pump to carb, and small soft line to pump...

its a 66 289 GT

 

For a car to sit that long, you may have to replace the whole fuel system (tank to carb, and every thing in between) as everything may be gummed up. To keep it simple and cheap, you may want to replace the filterfirst and see of thats the fix. It still would be a good idea to replace everything anyway. Also, take a good look at the braking system, as often it will be shot too. Its good if youknow that the car is going to sit, to add some fuel stabilizer or racing fuel. I think the "Stabil"with new gas is good for about 6 months, and the racing fuelfor 2 years. As for the fuel pump, sometimes the arm can makeit difficult to align the bolt holes,thats kinda the norm. Did you check the fuel pump to see if its was working before you installed it? It should provide some suction on the inlet when you depress the arm.If the filter does'nt do the fix, you will have to go thru it piece by piece.

 

The fuel pickup line right at the fuel tank is made of rubber. Its about 2" long it connects the metal nipple for the fuel tank to the metal fuel line. You have to crawl way under there to see it.
1) it needs to be replaced
2) you can use it to check if fuel is flowing out of the fuel tank

As soon as you remove it fuel should begin to flow rapidly from the fuel tank all over you and the floor. SO having a friend help you replace it is important. when its all done at least you'll know that line is new and that fuel did indeed make it out of the tank.

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you could try using a compressor to blow air through your line to see if it is clogged. when you disconnect the line from the tank are you getting fuel? If it sat for a long time you could have some sediment clogging the tank. I would check it from back to front until you find the problem spot.

 

i was going to replace all lines and tank , but i just wanted to see if i could get it fired up first...

guess, i should just do it, and then go from there, i will pull lines this weekend...thanks guys

 

i didnt read any of the other responses but might want to check your fuel pump

 

can i pull the line from the tank to the pump, stick my finger over the inlet of the pump and crank motor to see if its sucking?