Backflow when i accelerate?

[Jamie]

Well, Just going for a bash testing everything out before i got to avoid a wasted journey and i turned everything on primed the engine(thumb over stinger and pull pull-starter) and open the the throttle servo and the fuel flowed right back half way back down the pipe? I tried again and same!

Any help guys?

 

[jon2]

Umm Down the pipe? Or do you mean down the fuel line?

Are you looking at the pressure line?

I had a similar problem. So I am interested in this as well.

 

[olds97_lss]

Yeah, I don't understand what your trying to ask. Is the fuel not making it to the carb or what?

 

[Jamie]

Its to the carb then i hit the throttle and it goes back half way down the fuel line (not the backpressure line)

 

[vbgagnon]

Thats not a big deal beacuse there is no pressure keeping the line full.

 

[Jamie]

I need to keep it in the carb to start the engine though or is there another way to start it? I have not experienced this problem before.

 

[olds97_lss]

Sounds like you have a air leak somwhere. Replace your fuel line and check your tank for a crack.

 

[Jamie]

Ok Thanks guys. must be a pretty big air leak.

 

[Rolex]

If it flows back that quickly, it's definately an air leak, and the easy way out is to change your fuel lines. If you have a fuel filter, check the seal there also. If you still have the problem, you need to seal the carb.