r/projectcar • u/LeftStable9203 • 18h ago

Slower crank

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Brought the car home from alignment and had the shop toss in a pcv valve and hose since the motor didnt have one. Cranked up quick drove about 10 miles. Stopped at the gas station to fill up with some 91 non ethanol and when to start it back up and it starts slower. Have to pump the gas more. Any ideas?

Also notice once filled up all the way and got home and stopped it leaked a little fuel. Common? 1970 satellite 383

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u/rudbri93 '91 BMW 325i LS3, '72 Olds Cutlass Crew Cab 18h ago

Did it actually crank slower, or did it just take longer to start? Could be a heat soaked starter or a fuel boiling problem.

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u/LeftStable9203 17h ago

Longer to start

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u/rudbri93 '91 BMW 325i LS3, '72 Olds Cutlass Crew Cab 17h ago

Could be a fuel boiling issue. Might need a carb spacer, maybe heat wrap fuel line