Can a car start with no fuel in the carburetor?

It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts. Once it starts, it will start instantly anytime afterwards until it sits again. The engine is stock except for an HEI distributor (GM). The engine runs great once it’s started.

Why does my Camaro 73 have a hard start?

Discussion in ‘ Troubleshooting & Diagnosis ‘ started by camaro73lt, Nov 25, 2007 . My 73 (350 4bbl Quadrajet) is hard to start after it sits for more than a couple of days. It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts.

What to do if your fuel pump won’t start?

Use a circuit tester to check all the electrical connections to the fuel pump. Turn the key to ON. If you see a current, then it is not the pump. If there is no current, check the fuse.

Why does my car engine not want to start?

If the engine still doesn’t seem like it wants to start, probably fuel is getting into the cylinders and your problems lies somewhere else. However, if the engine runs momentarily and dies, then the problem is that fuel is not getting to the cylinders. Check for a clogged fuel filter, or a bad fuel pressure regulator.

It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts. Once it starts, it will start instantly anytime afterwards until it sits again. The engine is stock except for an HEI distributor (GM). The engine runs great once it’s started.

Discussion in ‘ Troubleshooting & Diagnosis ‘ started by camaro73lt, Nov 25, 2007 . My 73 (350 4bbl Quadrajet) is hard to start after it sits for more than a couple of days. It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts.

Why does my car not start when I Turn on the gas?

It’s often either an issue with the fuel-pump or that the fuel supply line is clogged up somewhere between the gas tank and the carburetor. Old or unstabilized gas tends to gum up over time and may create a clog.

Why is my 73 Quadrajet so hard to start?

My 73 (350 4bbl Quadrajet) is hard to start after it sits for more than a couple of days. It acts like there is no fuel in the carburetor and needs to crank for several (4+) tries before it starts. Once it starts, it will start instantly anytime afterwards until it sits again.