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Expert: Kevin Pilotte - 10/7/2009


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please help i recently got a 1966 rambler classic 770 232 six but i cant get any fuel from the tank. if i disconnect the fuel line from the tank i can suck/blow air down it freely. but cant do either with the pipe that comes from the tank even with the cap off. is there an electric pump or filter inside the tank or it just blocked. i don't really want to take the tank out unless thats the only option. the fuel pump is fine if i put pipe from pump into a can it runs lovely

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It is possible that the pick up sock in the tank is restricted or clogged. It will require the removal of the tank and sending unit. Once out, inspect the inside of the tank carefully for trash or debris. The sock is fairly generic so you should be able to find one from anther vehicle at your local parts house.
There is no electric pump. You might want to hook up a pressure gauge to the outlet of the fuel pump and measure for pressure while cranking the engine. It might be strong enough to draw fuel from a nearby gas can, but can't handle sucking it from the tank.

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Kevin Pilotte

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I can answer many technical questions relating to AMC vehicles prior to 1979. I also have experience with Rambler & Nash vehicles.

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I am a former AMC technician, service writer and service manager. I have worked in AMC dealers in Illinois in the 70's. After college, I was a Field Service Rep for American Motors Sales Corporation, working out of the Chicago Zone office. I traveled to AMC dealers assisting in the diagnosis and repair of AMC vehicles. I was also the Area Training Manager for DeLorean Motor Company. I have 10+ years as an Automotive Instructor. I have modified and restored
numerous AMC vehicles. I have been working on AMC vehicles for over 30 years.

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I have been an ASE Certified Master Technician since 1975. This includes L1. I am also currently a Toyota Certified Master Diagnostic Technician.

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I have articles in "American Motoring", the official publication of the American Motors Owners Association. They are the largest AMC club in the world.

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I have a certificate I printed out from a website.

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