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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 09:26 PM
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390 won't start

Hey guys, I just finished putting the top end of my 390 back together in my 75 f250 after a valve job. The truck will crank and finally start but only run for 10-15 seconds, while running it's very smooth and revs nicely. I replaced the ignition coil and it still has the problem. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Check ignition timing, check fuel quality and quantity at carburetor.
How long was it apart while you had the valve job done?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 01:35 AM
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Sounds more like it's not getting enough fuel to stay running, rather than an ignition issue.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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It was apart for about 3 months, I can rev it easily for about 10 seconds and then it just stops.
 
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Check the fuel delivery system as well as the fuel condition. Todays fuel varnishes very quickly, it might have gummed up the carb or fuel pump causing little fuel getting to the engine.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 10:57 AM
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will do, thanks guys
 
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