1969 Pontiac Catalina 428

Asked by Antonio May 02, 2020 at 06:53 PM about the 1969 Pontiac Catalina

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Just bought the car has loads of issues, wondering if
anyone can tell me why I have to prime the engine like a
lawnmower before it starts, I'm thinking a new fuel pump or
maybe I have to clean or replace the fuel lines any advice is
appreciated.

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James answered 4 years ago

If the vehicle sits for extended time periods between being used, consider it normal. If it occurs after only sitting overnight or a few days, the float bowl is leaking and the carburetor needs to be rebuilt. DO NOT replace the original carburetor with a rebuilt unit from your local auto parts store and turn in the old one for the core charge!! Have the original carburetor rebuilt! I learned that lesson the hard way with my 70 Catalina! Hope that helps! Jim

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