59AB hard start, some days

Kube said:
I have had dozens of flatheads and not once found the need for an electric pump. With a PROPERLY rebuilt carburetor and pump, there is simply no need.

Charlie gets my vote. Good guy that does very good work at a reasonable price.
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Air, Fuel, compression and spark at the right time!
 
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I appreciate everyone!

Does Charlie have a phone number? Does he sell parts!

If I was to want to rebuild the fuel pump, what rebuild kit do guys like?
 
Kelly Burns said:
I appreciate everyone!

Does Charlie have a phone number? Does he sell parts!

If I was to want to rebuild the fuel pump, what rebuild kit do guys like?
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Kelly Burns said:
I appreciate everyone!

Does Charlie have a phone number? Does he sell parts!

If I was to want to rebuild the fuel pump, what rebuild kit do guys like?
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Kelly, to offer a little more confidence in Charlie's work... he has rebuilt both the carb and pump on a number of my cars. It's not unusual for my cars to sit for a month or more between starts.
Each and every one starts up by pulling the choke, pumping the floor pedal once or perhaps twice and hitting the starter for NO MORE THAN a few seconds.
All the suggestions for electric pumps, flex fuel lines with check valves are intended for folks that either don't want to bother doing things correctly or don't have the knowledge to do so.
I'd suggest you send both your carb. and pump to Charlie.
You will be smiling from ear to ear when they are returned and reinstalled.
 
To post #24: I have had Charlie rebuild four carbs and a distributor for me. I am very happy with the results. I also have an electric fuel pump installed on my car. I did so, not because I'm lazy and inexperienced. It allows for a lot less cranking at startup (it is not needed ounce the engine starts). In addition, it serves as a great backup should the mechanical pump go south.
 
you can buy a fuel flex line from gas line to pump that has a check valve to prevent gas from back feeding. they are advertised in the early ford v8 club magazine and I think come with great guarantee and a chocolate! Ken
 
When I was a "rookie" I had an electric pump on my '51. Then I started hangin' around here and the H.A.M.B. and found out what was what and ended up removing the electric fuel pump. I am much happier with the car now.
 
rockfla said:
Send your carburetor to CharlieNY and let him work his magic on it for you as well. I send a signed check for him with my stuff and he emails me and lets me know what the deal is and its on it way back ready to run!!!! YOU might even send your fuel pump as well and let him do that too.....cheap insurance and you will be thrilled with the results

Charlie Schwendler
5845 Cole Road
Orchard Park NY 14127
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ABSOLUTELY!! Charlie is the best!


He restored my dist. on our 59AB flattie, fuel pump, and Stromberg 97. Now when I hit the starter it fires off on about the second revolution, cold start just a little choke not too much warm start don't use the choke at all.


Our flathead runs so sweet now it is the difference between night and day.



DEFINITELY give Charlie a holler he is great! Does excellent work and is as honest as the day is long!!
 
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