Evening all,

I have a 1963 F100 with a 292. Every morning when I go to start the motor I notice that the fuel filter is empty and the engine will not fire up until the filter has been filled by the fuel pump. Even then it requires a drop of gas to be poured in the carb for it to run.

When it finally starts it runs well but I'm really confused as to why I have to do this every day.

This morning when I noticed the fuel filter was empty again, I decided to disconnect the fuel line from the carb. When disconnected fuel streamed out of the carb fuel intake... But the fuel line/filter was dry.

I hope someone can shed some light on this. Just hoping I never have to leave in a hurry one morning :-(

Thanks guys

 

Sounds like a problem I had with my 272. Changed the fuel pump and problem was gone. But I originally thought the fuel might have been leaking into the oil (but it wasn't). I think the pump was under $40.

 

As original: Fuel filter located inside a steel bowl that has a bale w/a wing nut that retains it to the pump. Or, a round cannister w/a corrogated paper cartridge filter inside that threads onto the fuel pump.

Some people are unaware, so they install an autoparts store in-line filter. Meanwhile fuel pump filter is getting more clogged up every day.

Cork gasket between steel bowl/pump shrinks, fuel seeps out. Rubber gasket between cannister/pump age cracks, fuel seeps out.

Bowl develops pin hole(s), fuel seeps out. Wing nut that tightens bale loose, fuel seeps out.

People use an oil filter wrench to remove cannister causing it to crack in some cases, or it twists, cracks apart.

 

Thanks for replies so far.

I was hoping it would not be a fuel pump problem as I have just replaced it, for canister type mentioned above, a week ago.

 

I don't know if there is a problem based solely on your observation with the fuel filter.

However, there should be plenty of fuel in the carburetor to get it started. Either the fuel in the float bowl is draining overnight or it is actually another issue, like improper tune which makes it difficult to start. Since it starts once you observe fuel flowing in the filter, my bet is on a draining float bowl.

Haha, nevermind. I just read your complete post. You say fuel will does come out of the carb if you disconnect the hose. I do not think fuel should stream out of the carb, though which takes me back to the tune or maybe condition of the carb. Which carburetor is it?