Thanks folks. lot's of good info. FYI tune up done already, including points,rotor,cap,etc. plugs were clean and the right color so it didn't look like fuel leaking into engine. the fuel filter is of the clear plastic inline variety and is completely empty when the truck is off. this doesn't seem ok. fuel pump is updated vacuum|mechanical combo. fuel returns instantly with first crank wether it is hot or cold so pump is working fine. next on list was carb rebuild and then starter rebuild. just hoping to avoid the "down time".
