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Jul 21st, 2025 | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Well gents, life is good down here and the truck is running pretty good. Neighbors and kids keep walking by talking about my truck.
Needless to say, everyone thinks I know more than I do. Good thing I know where to find information!
Yesterday, neighbor comes over to ask for assistance. He purchased a “rebuilt” chevelle with 383 in it. What a mess! After replacing the fuel pump, it didn’t start, so trouble shooting began. I think I blew his mind! Spark.... check, fuel.... nope! We cranked longer.... nothing. I poured some fuel down the 4 barrel and she fired right up. Went back to the fuel pump and reinstalled it (used a life line to check my thoughts). Still no fuel. I also found out that he has never heard it run!
I think I can honestly say that we have one of two issues! Plugged line OR no fuel in the tank! (Does not sound hollow when I tap on it) I think we are going to shoot some compressed air down the fuel line to attempt to blow it out. After that, we will need to clean out tank and fuel filter (if I can find it!).
Always love a good challenge and I get to help someone after you all have helped me! Time to pass on a little to others!
Time for bed, Sergeants Major Academy starts tomorrow morning!
Take care,
Chris | | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 1,518 | You do have a fuel pump rod installed
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | Yes it was installed and I got to have fun playing with it!
Chris | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Great that you got to help someone else out. Nice to hear you're still honing the troubleshooting skills. I'll have a few challenges for you when you get back here!
Best,
Jim
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part | | Moderator: Interiors, Texas Bolters, Name that Part Joined: Jan 2013 Posts: 2,194 | I am sure that you will! What do you have going on? | | | | | Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2011 Posts: 402 | Haven't had a chance to touch it since we got back from Homecoming. Need to swap on the backup carb and rebuild the current [leaking] one, among a list of fifty other critical things. My doors definitely need rebuilt. Tired of the regular indoor floods every time it rains. If I didn't have this annoying job thing messing up my free time, all would be better. Well, except the inability to afford to pay for parts... | | |
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