[DML] Re: Still a starting problem

["Dani B" <5n-@xxxxxxx>]

I apologize, I didn't really think about the incline problem until
yesterday when I was at the parts store buying some parts for my 50
buick and it gave me a hell of a time to start. Anyway, I had the tank
out in March and cleaned it but I will do it again just for piece of
mind. Also about the suction hose, I have the stock soft hose, it is
really flimsy... How does it connect to the baffle on the bottom? Is
it possible to install a thicker rubber fuel hose from the pump to the
baffle? The soft hose has those formed curves so it can go from the
baffle to the pump, but a previous owner cut down the hose so much
that it just doesn't seem to install that great. Lastly, where is the
baffle supposed to sit in the tank? I have mine pointed towards the
back of the tank. Thanks so much for your help, maybe soon I'll be
able to start my car with no problems! Thanks again-Dani B. 5003

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>
wrote:
> Gee! you have a lot of problems with your car! And you don't mention
> them all at 1 time. For your incline problem pull the fuel pump,
drain
> and wipe out the fuel tank, and inspect all the parts in there. Make
> sure they are all there, and they are properly positioned. I suspect
> you will need to replace your suction hose. You may also need new
> boots for the fuel pump, especailly if they do not fit good but in
any
> case if they are deteriorated. This may also help with your cold
start
> problem. The fuel pump is geting air into the fuel system and not
> getting the pressure up like it should. Like I said before, MANY of
> the fuel system problems begin in the fuel tank! I think if you ever
> have any fuel system problems the FIRST thing that should be done is
> an inspection in the tank. You will be amazed at the conditions
that I
> have seen even on good running cars have in the tank. From
completely
> deteriorated boots to rust to water sloshing around, dirt, and parts
> put of position. And I don't see all that many cars so most of the
> Deloreans out there probably should have the fuel tanks cleaned out
> and inspected! It isn't all that hard to do. The biggest thing is to
> safely get the fuel out and that can be made easy if you run the
tank
> down by driving. I recomend that when you store the car for the
winter
> you drain ALL the fuel out and wipe out the tank. That way when you
> start the car up in the Spring you can do it on FRESH gas. BTW the
gas
> companies blend fuel for each season so if you parked the car on
Fall
> gas it will not be the right blend for the Spring besides being
months
> old. One bad tank of gas can really ruin your day. If the station
has
> a leaky tank and you get a big slug of water your fuel injection
> system will not like it one bit! It will stay in your tank because
it
> goes right to the bottom.
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
> 
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dani B" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
> > I will check out the cold start valve and jump the switch today.
But I
> > also wanted to mention that I discovered the vehicle WILL NOT
start
> > when the front end is inclined up more the the rear like parking
on a
> > hill or any slight incline for that matter. Doesn't matter when I
come
> > back to start it, it will not start without spray or until it is
level
> > again. Must be a malfunction in the tank still??? Thanks, Dani B.
5003
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>
> > wrote:




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