Cant get my truck started after sitting for 1 year

[VetteVet]

Putting the fuel pump inlet line in a can and disconnecting the output line from the carburetor eliminates the tank and the carb and tests the fuel pump alone. If you are not pumping fuel then the inlet line may have a hole in it and will not let the pump build suction. The rod could be stuck down away from the camshaft lobe and not moving the pump lever. You have an excellent post above to troubleshoot that. One thing that I would add that not too many are aware of is that on the front side of the block just around the corner from the pump, there are two bolts that thread into the block and they are open to the pump chamber. The top bolt lines up with the fuel pump rod and if some one has put a bolt in there that is too long, it will thread into the rod and bind it or bend it so that it will not operate. You may discover this when you take the fuel pump off.

These bolts have to be installed or there will be a significant oil leak there.

[Bryon.Dillon]

IT'S ALIVE!!! My dad and I just went out and poured fuel into the carb, and it finally started pumping fuel. The only problem now is that the batter wont take a charge, but it will start and run if we jump it. So now I just need a new batter and i'll be set. Thank you for the help guys, guess it just needed a little help to get the fuel pump moving fast enough to pump fuel or something. I did blow air through the lines going to the gas tank, and i heard it making it into the tank, so that wasnt an issue. I still was never able to get the pump to just pump fuel from a gas can, but maybe gravity was making it difficult? Not sure. But its working now, so I'm really happy =) Thank you again

[domeier]

You owe me a dollar. I'll put it on your account.

[Bryon.Dillon]

Pulled it outta the sticks and got it washed =)

[litew8]

nice.

[domeier]

Looks brand new, like the photo was taken in 1972. Since your truck looks so good, the board members have agreed to waive the dollar you us. You're welcome.