No Fuel Flow

[Big Bob]

I'm new to FSJ - just bought an 83 Cherokee that has been sitting for nearly 4 years. I was able to drive it home, but it hasn't started since. There doesn't seem to be any fuel getting to the carb. I've replaced the fuel filter, and have a new fuel pump ready to go in, and plan to change out the fuel lines and clean the fuel tank. Is there anything else I need to take a look at?

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

IT WOULD BE A GOOD IDEA, TO CHECK TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE SPARK TOO!!! :rolleyes:

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

DON'T SET YOUR FSJ ON FIRE,BUT WHY NOT PULL THE LINE TO THE CARB TO SEE IF IT'S PUMPING GAS!! :eek: :eek:

[Big Bob]

Probably should have mentioned that engine fires when a few drops of gas are addedd to the carb.

[OBX-AUTOMOTIVE]

HOW IS EVERYTHING IN SMITHFIELD?? ONE OTHER THING WHAT ABOUT THE CARB??? DIRT OR WATER IN IT!!!... 4 YEARS IS A LONG TIME!!! tongue.gif :cool:

[Big Bob]

A little cool for mid-May...Carb looks OK, I'm not a mechanic, but I'm trying. smile.gif

Thanks for the questions back to me! It keeps me from jumpimg ahead of myself.

[joe]

You might drain the tank and start with fresh gas. There may be some water in it after sitting for that long. I'd also look at the filter/sock at the fuel pickup in the tank. Especially if your state was one that ran that MBT, MTB(?) or whatever stuff in winter gas...it has a nasty side effect of melting the sock :(
On an 83 there's an access cover for the sending unit behind/under the back seat. Be careful drilling out the rivets though. The plastic fuel tank is directly below the panel.

[ironroad29]

hey big bob i'm up here in virginia right now but i'm down in n.c all the time grew up in wilmigton maybe on my way down sometime i can give ya a hand with the liter fella got a buddy of mine i use to be stationed with down there to todd daughtry think he was working at lowes list i heard ..e-mail me and i'll see what i can do for ya up this way on parts