Last summer I purchased a 1979 Catalina 30, so this is my first spring getting an Atomic 4 ready. The engine worked great last season, except for just before winterizing. I was unable to get the engine to start and chalked it up to the gas sitting for a few weeks between uses (should have investigated further). So at the start of this season I started by looking at the fuel and fuel system. I can confirm that fuel makes it from the tank into the fuel filter (Racor 110). I went to drain the carb and it was bone dry. I tried pushing gas to the carb by using the primer on the mechanical fuel pump, which did nothing. I drained the sediment bowl in the pump (clean) and since have not been able to get any fuel to make it into the bowl.
Right now I am assuming that I need to rebuild the fuel pump (or replace with electric) and rebuild the carb. The lines are pretty stuck on, so I will likely replace a few of those as well. Before going that far, does anyone have any other suggestions? Any help is appreciated.
I was hoping to get out this weekend, but I'm pretty sure that is no longer in the cards...
Right now I am assuming that I need to rebuild the fuel pump (or replace with electric) and rebuild the carb. The lines are pretty stuck on, so I will likely replace a few of those as well. Before going that far, does anyone have any other suggestions? Any help is appreciated.
I was hoping to get out this weekend, but I'm pretty sure that is no longer in the cards...
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