Classic Trucks (Prior to 1987) Section for all discussion related to the Classic Chevrolet and GMC trucks prior to 1987.

1951 Chevy 3100 Fuel System

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 11, 2025 | 9:53 PM
  #1  
MishaZ's Avatar
Thread Starter
CF Beginner
 
Joined: Dec 2025
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default 1951 Chevy 3100 Fuel System

I decided to update the fuel system on my 1951 Chevy 3100. I replaced the tank, sending unit, fuel pump, lines and filter. Issue I'm not having is that no fuel is pumping to the carburetor.

I disconnected the line ahead of pump and there is fuel there. Just incase I got a bad pump, just installed another pump and still have same issue. I attached a rubber hose to the pump inlet from a bowl of fuel, and still nothing. I'm going crazy, what can be the issue? Does vacuum advance play any role in this? I also replaced it.

I primed the carburetor and engine will start after some trying and will run for a bit, but stops as no additional fuel is coming.
Reply
Old Dec 12, 2025 | 8:24 AM
  #2  
oldchevy's Avatar
CF Monarch
10 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 6,216
Likes: 438
From: Miami, FL.
Default

Welcome from Florida. Was the fuel pump you replaced working? If it was, put it back in to see if that solves the problem. I have the same problem with a 1949 Fleetline. I tried several new fuel pumps without success. I finally put an electric fuel pump in it outside the tank. and now it runs.
Reply
Old Dec 16, 2025 | 8:16 PM
  #3  
Charles J Edward's Avatar
CF Junior Member
 
Joined: Oct 2025
Posts: 47
Likes: 15
Default Maybe try this ?

Try hooking a hose from the outlet of the pump and running it into a bowl of fuel and trying again.


Originally Posted by MishaZ
I decided to update the fuel system on my 1951 Chevy 3100. I replaced the tank, sending unit, fuel pump, lines and filter. Issue I'm not having is that no fuel is pumping to the carburetor.

I disconnected the line ahead of pump and there is fuel there. Just incase I got a bad pump, just installed another pump and still have same issue. I attached a rubber hose to the pump inlet from a bowl of fuel, and still nothing. I'm going crazy, what can be the issue? Does vacuum advance play any role in this? I also replaced it.

I primed the carburetor and engine will start after some trying and will run for a bit, but stops as no additional fuel is coming.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
87chevyman
1999 - 2006 (GMT800)
1
Feb 13, 2024 2:09 PM
O'Boyd
Express, Savana & G-Series Vans
3
Jun 26, 2022 8:58 AM
XAQSHNR
K5 Blazer
5
Mar 29, 2020 5:16 PM
tom5170
Silverado, Sierra & Fullsize Pick-ups
2
May 9, 2010 6:55 PM
Khazlett
Tahoe & Suburban
5
Jan 19, 2010 1:29 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 8:16 PM.