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This is crazy
Hey everyone. On my 83 f150 5.8l 4x4 I'm having a time getting the truck to crank. It will turn over, but not start. I've replaced the starter, starter solenoid, ignition module, fuel filter, coil, and cleaned the carb. My fuel pump is mechanical and two years old. I've taken the battery to our local parts retailer and they've determined it's good. It's 3 years old. Does anyone have any ideas.
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I believe I'm missing fuel. It seems like I'm not getting fuel despite adding gas to the carb. Not in the carb directly, but by moving the lever/cable that's connected to the gas pedal.
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Stick a paper towel into the intake side of the carb and pull your throttle a couple of times.. don't start the truck.. just pull the throttle. Is the paper towel wet with gas?
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You sure your fuel valve on your float bowl(s) are working? Do you have a way to drain the bowl to see if you get fuel out?
Stick a paper towel into the intake side of the carb and pull your throttle a couple of times.. don't start the truck.. just pull the throttle. Is the paper towel wet with gas?
Stick a paper towel into the intake side of the carb and pull your throttle a couple of times.. don't start the truck.. just pull the throttle. Is the paper towel wet with gas?
1983 F350 351m 2 barrel. would like to go to 4.
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Is the check ball in place?
Is the arm adjusted to the proper gap?
Maybe I'm just misunderstanding.
What do you mean "I've cleaned the carb"?
The float bowl is full?
Did you fill the bowl through the vent standpipe?
Mechanical pumps can take a long time to prime.
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