I don't know of any fuel tank in a car or light truck that does not have a filter "sock" on the pick up tube or inlet of the tank pump.


Now this "sock" only filters out small bugs & birds. The fine rust & dust type dirt will get thru the sock and most in line fuel filters and why you find it in carb fuel bowls.
Dave ----

 

Missed that, sorry.

 

No prob. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't another one.

But, that document is so well written and so helpful with all carbs that I have more than one link to it on my web site.

 

Thanks for the info guys. I installed the new floats and put everything back together and it runs like a charm, actually better than it has run in a while if ever since I have gotten it running. I have an inline filter coming to add, but probably it wont stop everything as Dave said. At some point I plan on pulling the fuel tank, but the bolts are so rusty they will probably have to be cut with an acetylene torch.

I also have some other projects to start such as pull the heater core which is leaking on the passenger floor, the shocks which are worn so badly the truck bounces like it is floating or like a boat when I hit bumps (I assume the is what causes this), replacing the brake calipers (master cylinder still leaks so I assume a caliper is stuck), and getting everything tuned a little better.

While driving today I was wondering why the truck cannot do burnouts. Not that I would ever want to, but I tried to see how much power the truck has and it wouldn't do it. Where am I losing my power? I do have 33" tires on the truck.

The main time I would need power is if I ever got the truck stuck on the hunting land or if I was trying to pull someone stuck out.

 

A 302 doesn't produce torque at low RPM, so burnouts aren't going to happen - especially with 33" tires. Unless you have something like 4.10 gears, but I would bet you have 3.50's or taller/numerically lower.

Anyway, glad you got the carb fixed.

 

I think that is a great idea.

When you say "ahead of the pump," do you mean before the fuel pump?

Cheap clear fuel filter -> fuel pump -> fuel filter -> carburetor?

What kind of clear filters are you using?

 

Don't use flame around fuel.
Use a tool called nut splitter.
Steel Grip 2PC Nut Splitter Set (2265015) - Screw Extractors - Ace Hardware


I would also pick up new bolts just in case the threads don't clean up so you have them on hand.
Also there are pads between tank & frame & straps.
I used outdoor fake grass carpet, 4'x10' was $20 thru Tractor Supply I put the green side so you cant see it when looking the truck over.
Dave ----

 

Yes, I have one filter before the pump and one after the pump. And the ones I use are like this one. However, that one may not be the correct size for your hose. That's a 3/8" and some of these trucks take a 5/16" hose. So check to see what you have first.