[Formulajones]

I have both tall and short cans in service. I don't have issue with either. The 69Z has a factory short can pump, single 3/8 feed and no return. I've let that car sit for 2-3 weeks and it starts on the 1st try after 2-3 revolutions. Maybe 3 or 4 seconds?? But I'm willing to bet it's firing off the squirter pump shot and what's left in the float bowls before the pump builds any real pressure.

My 70 Formula has the large can pump with return. It basically acts the same way.

That's the part that's puzzling to me. You guys shouldn't have to be waiting for a pump to fill your carb to get the engine started. There should be fuel in the squirter circuit, and fuel in the bowl. Unless you guys are just getting these carbs so hot you're percolating the fuel when you shut it off or something weird like that. It just doesn't evaporate on it's own even after 2-3 weeks. In fact I haven't started the Nomad in nearly a month and I'd bet money if I pull the side float bowl screw out and shake the car I could get fuel to trickle out of it.

If you guys really have a problem cranking the car for a few seconds after a period of hibernation, or you mysteriously have fuel that disappears and you can't figure out why, I think an in tank electric fuel pump is really your best and cleanest solution. It doesn't solve the disappearing act but at least it will build pressure and fill your carb before you even begin to try to start it.