Hard starting after car sits a few days

Posted By RossL 2 Years Ago

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RossL	Posted 2 Years Ago
Supercharged Group: Forum Members Last Active: 2 days ago Posts: 99, Visits: 7.2K	It seems like the fuel might be draining out of the carb when the car (1955 Thunderbird 292 stock carb and fuel pump) is not started for a few days. I don't want to install an electric fuel pump. I ordered a check valve that mounts to the fuel pump. Has anyone used the check valve? Any other possible fixes besides the valve and electric pump?
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Hard starting after car sits a few days By RossL ( 2 Years Ago )

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