I just bought a '77 Ram with multiple minor problems. First of all it was running really slow. However it went throught the gear fine and in park sounded great. After research was complete I figured it was a vacuum leak. Last Sunday I tried to start it and it would start but it would promptly die after chugging for a second or two. Now it won't start at all.

I replaced 2 vacuum lines, fuel filter, fuel pump, and put some clean ready to go valve covers on it and it still won't start. The guage says it's on E however I made a few trips with a gas tank so I know it now has atleast 3-4 gallons in it.

I tried pouring some gas downt the carburator and it tried to start but after burning the tiny amounts I gave it it would promptly die. This leads me to believe something must be wrong with the fuel system. Does anyone have any ideas? I am not very educated with this. Are there any mechanical pieces that the fuel goes through before the fuel pump and filter that could be messed up?

I would greatly appreciate any help with this!