Re: Problem starting car after sitting idle for 2 days
It is possible the upper gasket on the fuel pump cover is leaking air. The gasket may be made of cork that drys out and shrinks allowing air to enter the pump. When the engine is started the fuel causes the gasket to swell blocking air. This will cause excessive long start times after a couple of days.
The fuel pump has two valves inside and when the engine stops both should close preventing fuel to flow back to the tank. Any fuel line leaks anywhere, including the flex line into the fuel pump and the carburetor? Any smell of fuel vapor?
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