New Engine Start Up Problem

[Don Dalton]

HELP HELP
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING UP THE ENGINE.I PRIMED THE ENGINE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING THE FUEL LINE PRESSURE (ELECTRIC PUMP) I DISCOVERED A HEAVY FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR SHAFT.AT THIS POINT I HAD BEEN RUNNING THE PUMP ABOUT 90 SECONDS BEFORE SEEING THE LEAK.GAS WAS ON THE MANIFOLD,AND INSIDE THE MANIFOLD.I PULLED THE PLUGS AND FOUND RAW GAS INSIDE THE PLUGS.THE ENGINE (SBC) IS REBUILT AND HAS NEVER BEEN RUN. THE CARB.WAS REBUILT BUT HAD BEEN ON THE SHELF A COUPLE OF YEARS.I BLEW OUT THE PLUG HOLES AND TRIED THE FUEL PUMP AGAIN,GUESS WHAT NO LEAKS.I AM DUMFOUNDED.ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ,AS I DON'T WANT TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AS I HAVE SPENT A FEW BUCKS TO GET IT TO A PERFORMANCE LEVEL.

DON IN AUSTIN

[techinspector1]

If carbureted, adjust fuel pressure for 6 lbs. max at the carb inlet.

Remove all spark plugs and rotate the motor through several rotations by hand with a socket on the harmonic damper retaining bolt. With plugs out, turn motor over with the starter several rotations (less than 5 seconds). Replace plugs. Drain and replace engine oil.

[erik erikson]

HELP HELP
I WAS IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING UP THE ENGINE.I PRIMED THE ENGINE AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF SETTING THE FUEL LINE PRESSURE (ELECTRIC PUMP) I DISCOVERED A HEAVY FUEL LEAK COMING FROM THE ACCELERATOR SHAFT.AT THIS POINT I HAD BEEN RUNNING THE PUMP ABOUT 90 SECONDS BEFORE SEEING THE LEAK.GAS WAS ON THE MANIFOLD,AND INSIDE THE MANIFOLD.I PULLED THE PLUGS AND FOUND RAW GAS INSIDE THE PLUGS.THE ENGINE (SBC) IS REBUILT AND HAS NEVER BEEN RUN. THE CARB.WAS REBUILT BUT HAD BEEN ON THE SHELF A COUPLE OF YEARS.I BLEW OUT THE PLUG HOLES AND TRIED THE FUEL PUMP AGAIN,GUESS WHAT NO LEAKS.I AM DUMFOUNDED.ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS WOULD BE APPRECIATED ,AS I DON'T WANT TO DAMAGE THE ENGINE AS I HAVE SPENT A FEW BUCKS TO GET IT TO A PERFORMANCE LEVEL.

DON IN AUSTIN

I would re-check your float levels sice it has been sitting for a while.To be honest I am surprised it is not leaking everywhere.

[Don Dalton]

THANKS TECHINSPECTOR1 AND ERIC IT;S BEEN A WHILE AND AT MY AGE I NEED ALL THE HELP AND INFO I CAN GET.THIS IS A GREAT SITE AND A GROUP OF NICE PEOPLE

THANKS

DON IN AUSTIN