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I'm not sure if I have a fuel pressure problem. There is a clear inline fuel filter on my '37 coupe. There never appears to be much gas in the bowl, and I was wondering how much is normal. I've been having hesitation, spitting, etc., since redoing the engine compartment. I rebuilt the carburetor, and suspect a problem with the accelerator pump. Before tearing it apart again, I want to make sure enough gas is getting to the carburetor.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated. I've been working on the engine for a while, and am anxious to get back on the road without having to worry about breaking down. It's been hard starting, and don't want to be left sitting.
Woody

The bowl will almost never be full.It sounds as if you have a carb. problem.When you remove the air cleaner and look down into the carb.throat and pump the pedal do you see gas squirting in?If not the pump is not working.This could be caused by several things,The inlet and outlet check valves,pump jet to name two.Otherwise as long as there is fuel in the bowl the pump should work.If the pump isn't working it will cause hard starting-especially when cold.Late timing and a frozen heat riser -should be checked.

Thanks a lot for the suggestions.
Woody