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**Palf70Step** · 05-18-2003, 06:44 PM

Well I found the problems with the truck not starting after sitting 6 months. Turned out the fuel pump sprung a leak, as well as a few brittle 33 year old wires that needed replaced.

Thanks to EdB and his bud Robert for the help. Put on a new fuel pump and filter today and Ta Da....no start.

Ugghh. More looking and now it also apears the carb is not working.

No squirtie. Pulled carb filter and pulled carb top off and it all seems to be working OK, just nothing getting through. Tried some carb cleaner to loosen things up, but still dead. Yanked carb and I guess I try and look it over to see if it will function.

Question to our experts. anything to look for in particular. I am assuming something just gummed up and I can't see it yet.

Also if I have to replace this carb...I want to get one with electric choke...Does anyone know what year/modelS came with the electronic choke set up.

Currently I have a Rochester Monojet for a 250 CID six and it doesn't have anything but manual choke hook up (numbers said it was off a 69 250).

Some day it'll move again!!

**old Rusty C10** · 05-18-2003, 06:47 PM

the first thing tolook for is gas getting through the gas filter sometimes that gets dried out and gummed solid

krue · 05-18-2003, 06:57 PM

Definitely go ahead and change fuel filter.

BTW Bill I am coming up on my monthly week off, I may fire the old GMC up and head south. Let me know whatcha doing next weekend.

**Palf70Step** · 05-18-2003, 08:30 PM

I took out the filter to see if it was clogged and it looks ok...Tried it without a filter in at all and still no squirt.

Krue.....I should be around Saturday after lunch time till around 5ish. Got to take the wife to the symphony.

Far as I know Sunday afternoon and Monday I don't have any Honey do's (yet). be glad to see the GMC.

ZOOMY · 05-18-2003, 08:45 PM

Tap the carb LIGHTLY, VERY LIGHTLY if you're strong, especially while someone else is turning the engine over. The float or more specifically the needle is probably hung up in the seat. If that doesn't work, the gas may have "varnished" over the winter. Smell the gas. If it smell like gas it's OK. If it smells like varnish you're going to have to clean the whole fuel system out.....Zoomy

krue · 05-18-2003, 09:27 PM

I'll get up with you about easin' down there Monday!

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2003, 10:51 PM

6 months shouldn't be enough time to gum up the fuel... I fired the GMC up on 2 year old stale fuel.

Roberty · 05-18-2003, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Palf70Step

Also if I have to replace this carb...I want to get one with electric choke...Does anyone know what year/modelS came with the electronic choke set up.

I ordered a Q-Jet several years back for my '71 Chevelle. I asked for one for a '79 Z-28. It had the electric choke that I was wanting and hooked up without a hitch. Much better!!
Robert

05-18-2003, 06:44 PM	#1
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	Some Good...Some Bad.... Well I found the problems with the truck not starting after sitting 6 months. Turned out the fuel pump sprung a leak, as well as a few brittle 33 year old wires that needed replaced. Thanks to EdB and his bud Robert for the help. Put on a new fuel pump and filter today and Ta Da....no start. Ugghh. More looking and now it also apears the carb is not working. No squirtie. Pulled carb filter and pulled carb top off and it all seems to be working OK, just nothing getting through. Tried some carb cleaner to loosen things up, but still dead. Yanked carb and I guess I try and look it over to see if it will function. Question to our experts. anything to look for in particular. I am assuming something just gummed up and I can't see it yet. Also if I have to replace this carb...I want to get one with electric choke...Does anyone know what year/modelS came with the electronic choke set up. Currently I have a Rochester Monojet for a 250 CID six and it doesn't have anything but manual choke hook up (numbers said it was off a 69 250). Some day it'll move again!! __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-18-2003, 06:47 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,345	the first thing tolook for is gas getting through the gas filter sometimes that gets dried out and gummed solid __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-18-2003, 06:57 PM	#3
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Definitely go ahead and change fuel filter. BTW Bill I am coming up on my monthly week off, I may fire the old GMC up and head south. Let me know whatcha doing next weekend. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-18-2003, 08:30 PM	#4
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,468	I took out the filter to see if it was clogged and it looks ok...Tried it without a filter in at all and still no squirt. Krue.....I should be around Saturday after lunch time till around 5ish. Got to take the wife to the symphony. Far as I know Sunday afternoon and Monday I don't have any Honey do's (yet). be glad to see the GMC. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

05-18-2003, 08:45 PM	#5
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	tap, tap Tap the carb LIGHTLY, VERY LIGHTLY if you're strong, especially while someone else is turning the engine over. The float or more specifically the needle is probably hung up in the seat. If that doesn't work, the gas may have "varnished" over the winter. Smell the gas. If it smell like gas it's OK. If it smells like varnish you're going to have to clean the whole fuel system out.....Zoomy

05-18-2003, 09:27 PM	#6
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I'll get up with you about easin' down there Monday! __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

05-18-2003, 10:51 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	6 months shouldn't be enough time to gum up the fuel... I fired the GMC up on 2 year old stale fuel.

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