The '78 250 in my 58 Suburban has recently developed a starting problem.
It has spark and cranks quickly like it should. It just won't catch or start. It acts like it ran out of gas. In order to start it, I have to pull the lid and filter and pour a about 2 tablespoons of gas down the carb. After that, it fires right up and runs normally. There are no issues with driving. It accelerates fine and performs well. After a quick stop it will fire right back up upon restart. The problem occurs after it sits overnight or longer.
I replaced the fuel pump about 3 months ago. I had a persistent fuel smell when driving. I found that that the pump had a leak. After replacement, the smell went away. I don't have any fuel smell now, so I don't think the fuel is leaking out.
In the past I would depress the gas pedal once to set the idle cam and then it would start right up.
I'm a bit baffled. Right now it's just annoying to have to grab the gas can every time I want to start the truck. I want to make sure there isn't any safety concern. I don't want the tuck bursting into flame on me.
