Yes, the Oval has returned. Actually it looks pretty good and Sean (and friends) got a lot accomplished on it since I last saw it.
Well, it looks like it should start but won't. Sean says it sounds like it's not getting fuel, so let's unhook the carb line and nothing comes out. Is there gas in the tank? Sean, you did put fuel in the fuel tank, right?
After putting fuel in the tank there's still no pump output, so we check that fuel is getting to the pump with a Mityvac jug setup. Yep, the first gulp looked like black coffee but there's fuel getting to the pump, but still no pump output. Probably a good thing as that slug of 20 year old black fuel that was in the fuel line would not have been good for the brand new carb.
So off comes the pump for the first of what would come to pass as multiple rebuilds.
Let's put the spring back on the correct side of the diaphragm for starters, and assemble the check valves correctly.
While it was on the rack I noticed the trigger wire on the starter was loose to the touch and would fall off in the wind. I'm surprised it was making enough contact to even make the starter work, being that it's 6v.
So we fix 'em up.
The throttle cable was mucked up, too. I see this frequently, especially after the engine weatherstrip has been replaced. You have to take a die grinder and make clearance for the throttle cable and Bowden tube, which this car didn't have from the factory.
It does now.
Adjusting the clutch is a real joy on these old Dubs before they have the wingnut. This is one of those few times where I get out the real wrenches instead of the cheapo ones I usually use. Sure am glad I have these shorties and the GearWrench, it made this much easier. For future reference here's what I used, in addition to a VG: