318 fuel pump bad?

[davek]

So Ive been working on the charger and was able to get it to bark, sprayed starting fluid in carb. So I moved to the pump since the tank was hosed. Ran a line to bucket and line to gallon jug to see if it would pump and to blow out any gunk. Nothing,turned the engine over 7 times still nothing. Is the pump bad or am I doing it wrong?

 

[Ranger16]

I'd rule out a clogged fuel filter first. If that is OK, then I'd suspect the pump.

 

[davek]

straight run no filter.

 

[69Bee]

Then, I think that narrows it down for ya...

But, you could eliminate the tank/sock/pickup/steel line by running the hose from the bucket to the pump and then back to the milk jug. If nothing happens, then the fuel pump is bad. I doubt there is a problem with the eccentric.

 

[69 Sleeper Bee]

How long was the car sitting in the field?
I would guess the diaphragm has dry rotted.

 

[PlymCrazy]

When they sit that long Dave the internal diaphragm dries up and is no longer pliable. Sometimes they can be revived if you run the engine by hand feeding the carb and have the fuel pump suction in some fresh fuel for a few minutes. But even then I’d be looking to replace that pump. Sounds like you have it narrowed down to that.

 

[davek]

How long was the car sitting in the field?
I would guess the diaphragm has dry rotted.

16 years ,getting a new pump today.