1972 Dodge Colt

The engine in the Colt has not run in about 13 years.
Last time I took the Barracuda out to Mason Dixon it got rained out.
Long tow but no runs.
I took it out of the Barracuda, sold the head and packed with grease.
It has been sitting since then.

Spent last week half sick and half working on fuel issues.
My old blue pump could not be regulated, it would peg my 15 PSI gage.
Neither my Redline or Holley regulator would calm it down.
I purchased a Holley Red pump and then could not get that through the Holley regulator.
After checking a bunch of stuff I just bypassed the regulator and then set the float levels.
After crossing my fingers I hit the bump button and no kidding, started right away.
No moving the distributor, no fiddling, she just lit off.
Good oil pressure, tach seemed to be right, everything was go.
Never had an engine in 50 plus years do that.
I have a few things to check over tomorrow and just make sure all the rockers are happy.

I spoke with Holley on the phone, not a lot of help.
They have a rebuild kit for my blue if there is a gooned up spring. (Don't think so).
Their regulator should be able to turn a Blue pump down. (It won't) (He said, send it back).
Red pump should work through their regulator (It won't).
Maybe it is bad. (Don't think so).
But I will send it back anyway.

And don't even get me talking about Summit.
I am glad they are local to me, but, tech service and online ordering need major work.