WCFB carb problem. Oil pressure ?

[Lyn Smith]

Thanks for all the help, and interest in my old 55 project .Raised the fuel pressure to around 8lbs.Seems to run better.Ran 13.55 @97 mph.Need to get a 5.57( has 5.14 now) in it before next test session, as the car only goes 6000 across finish line.The cars previous owner had put a #8 fitting in the stock tank,and had a Holley blue pump on the frame above that.I need to put the pump lower on the frame so it does not have to suck the fuel from the tank.Got a video on You Tube of the car under 1955 Chevrolet Q/SA Jr Stocker run.Not the greatest video,but still fun to watch.Thanks again .Keep the interesting posts coming.

[Alan Nyhus]

Pretty cool. Lyn. You're right about the pump not being mounted above the tank outlet.

[Ed Wright]

Originally Posted by Alan Nyhus

Pretty cool. Lyn. You're right about the pump not being mounted above the tank outlet.

For sure. Electric pumps don't suck very well. You should have a full stream of fuel run out the fuel line on the inlet side of the pump if you pull it off the pump. At the back of the car, near the tank's sump. Vehicle acceloration should force fuel to the pump. The pump should not have to try to suck fuel against it.