Thread: My motor wont stay running? (383stroker)

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Ok spears, ya got me. Kind of. If you have pressure on the carb inlet, then the carb is plugged. That is the immediate problem. You'll have to determine the origin of the crud, and take steps to eliminate that.

It looks like a general consensus that it's the fuel lines deteriorating, and replacement is warranted even if they are not. ( because they will ). Could also be the sock in the tank, on the pick up of the sending unit, or the fuel pump, or a break in the fuel line, causing the pump to suck air.

Originally Posted by firebird77clone

Ok spears, ya got me. Kind of....

Not trying to "get" anyone, firebird, other than trying to "get" VikingRed in better shape on his truck. There's a big difference in "..gettin' it runnin'" and "...gettin' it fixed". No argument that the carb is likely plugged, but I'm advising for the "fix". Mike gave about all the advice needed back in Post #2, and so far Viking hasn't been back to even read any of this, unless he's lurking without logging into the forum. I'm more interested in him reporting back than anything else at this point.