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- My Car
- 1973 Mach 1
351c 2v
Edelbrock 4bbl, Performer Intake
Ram-Air
Pertronix Electronic Ignition
So tonight I managed to legitimately run out of fuel. Hasn't ever happened to me before. Got her filled up and she started like a snap. Curious thing though. What is the capacity of the original tank? I barely got 15.5 gallons in before I was topped off. But I could swear that I had seen that it was a 20 gallon tank.
Now if I have 5 gallons worth the gunk in the bottom of the tank, you wouldn't know it from seeing through the sending unit hole where the tank looks nice and clean. Is there a clogged air escape valve that is prohibiting me from filling the whole way?
Also, its a big no no to run the tank dry on an old car. I have rebuilt carbs before and rebuilt this one too, but I'd like to avoid it. Should I run it for a few more miles and change the filter? As I said, no issues starting and driving the last 10 miles home.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Looks like there is a fuel tank vent line on the top somewhere? I imagine I will have to drop the tank to get to this.
Now if I have 5 gallons worth the gunk in the bottom of the tank, you wouldn't know it from seeing through the sending unit hole where the tank looks nice and clean. Is there a clogged air escape valve that is prohibiting me from filling the whole way?
Also, its a big no no to run the tank dry on an old car. I have rebuilt carbs before and rebuilt this one too, but I'd like to avoid it. Should I run it for a few more miles and change the filter? As I said, no issues starting and driving the last 10 miles home.
Thanks for any suggestions.
Looks like there is a fuel tank vent line on the top somewhere? I imagine I will have to drop the tank to get to this.
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