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Blue Beard · 04-03-2003, 02:20 PM

I would suspect the hoses, depending on if they look very old.

I had that problem once. Started at the carb, replacing everything. Only to find it was the rubber hose between the gas tank and the frame. Had a deteriated hose and was acting like a flapper valve shutting off the gas.

04-03-2003, 02:20 PM	#5
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	I would suspect the hoses, depending on if they look very old. I had that problem once. Started at the carb, replacing everything. Only to find it was the rubber hose between the gas tank and the frame. Had a deteriated hose and was acting like a flapper valve shutting off the gas. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo