Engine Bogging?

[70NewY’ER]

Worn fuel pump push rods are more common than you think.
Replacements should be easy to find.

I never thought it would be a common issue! Looks like I'll keep an eye on that now as well!

 

[70NewY’ER]

Here ya go:

Fuel Pump Pushrod - New

Thank you!

 

[Just Carbs]

Plumb a temporary fuel pressure gauge just before the carb. Mount it outside the car on the cowl.
If the pressure drops under load, put a temporary electric pump in the same location before the gauge.
Retest.

 

[cbarge]

I never thought it would be a common issue! Looks like I'll keep an eye on that now as well!

It is a candle that burns on both ends!! Lol!!

 

[57fury440]

I don't know if I missed it in one of the posts, but how old is the gas. You may have a few issues going on at the same time.

 

[70NewY’ER]

I don't know if I missed it in one of the posts, but how old is the gas. You may have a few issues going on at the same time.

The gas isnt too old. I just filled the tank up today actually!

 

[70NewY’ER]

It seems as though the problem went away! Definitely a problem with the push rod. I'm going to investigate why this has happened in such a short amount of time. I have a feeling it lies within the cam. Thank you everyone for your help and advice!