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jesse977 · 04-12-2006, 07:13 PM

I dont drive my 74 350 GMC to often (I have a Jeep and a Camaro) what engine problems may occur since my truck isnt driven very much?? Last week the engine just died on me. I pulled to the side of the road and got it to start again. Felt like gas wasnt going to the engine. When I would go 55+ miles it would just turn off. My buddy who works at a carb shop cleaned the Edelbrock carb out and it seems fine now. Can a carb go bad if the truck isnt used often? What other problems can I look out for? Thanks

79BIG10 · 04-12-2006, 08:53 PM

Fuel filter, fuel pump are the things that come to mind with it being gas related. But I'm wondering if the module in the HEI is getting hot and when cools then is able to run again. If you install a new one make sure to use dielectric grease to keep it cool.

84 400 · 04-12-2006, 11:50 PM

should be set prob just gummed up from sitting u know! i woulkd also try replacing the fuel filter and putting in some new gas

04-12-2006, 07:13 PM	#1
jesse977 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 277	Problems when truck is parked for a while... I dont drive my 74 350 GMC to often (I have a Jeep and a Camaro) what engine problems may occur since my truck isnt driven very much?? Last week the engine just died on me. I pulled to the side of the road and got it to start again. Felt like gas wasnt going to the engine. When I would go 55+ miles it would just turn off. My buddy who works at a carb shop cleaned the Edelbrock carb out and it seems fine now. Can a carb go bad if the truck isnt used often? What other problems can I look out for? Thanks

04-12-2006, 08:53 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,775	Re: Problems when truck is parked for a while... Fuel filter, fuel pump are the things that come to mind with it being gas related. But I'm wondering if the module in the HEI is getting hot and when cools then is able to run again. If you install a new one make sure to use dielectric grease to keep it cool. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-12-2006, 11:50 PM	#3
84 400 Sb 400 club Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: NH / MA Posts: 2,745	Re: Problems when truck is parked for a while... should be set prob just gummed up from sitting u know! i woulkd also try replacing the fuel filter and putting in some new gas __________________ 1984 chevy c10, built 400sb,.(SOLD) 77 K10 Project / daily driver "The Grinch" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=318363 1956 Willys Wagon (327 chevy) Project (Now Buick 225) 1980 Corvette L-48 4 speed 1992 Mustang GT built 5.0 5 speed 1985 C10 LWB Sold 1982 K10 SWB plow truck Parted out 1986 D30 M1028 fire brush truck Parted out



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