Cal_Gary wrote:I'd add to make sure your tank is vented-if the cap has the fording switch and is in the incorrect position (closed), vacuum build up in the tank can prevent the fuel from flowing.
Gary

Thanks Gary, no fording switch on mine and I believe the tank is venting properly. How would I check?

It would make sense to check the entire fuel delivery system. From the in-the-tank filter to the fuel filter on the firewall and all the other in line filters. Maybe the inside of the float bowl two. You might also disconnect the fuel line at the top of the tank and at the shut of valve in the engi...

the rubber tip seats better and wont let the fuel gravity feed towards the fuel tank as much therefore loosing prime. The carb rebuild kit I got came with one. I cant say for sure if it will cure your problem but its my theory why they went with it. like holding your finger on a straw in a cup full...

Tuko wrote:do you have the new style needle valve in the carb inlet with the rubber tip?

no idea, haven't pulled it apart. I am assuming it's original. What is the advantage?

Thanks

update #2: - disconnected fuel line at fuel shut-off valve before pump and plunked the end into a jar of gas - a few squeezes of the priming handle filled up the bowl of the fuel filter nicely so pump works! - reconnected fuel line and it started right up - nice so I guess the fuel pump just wasn't ...

recent developments: - removed fuel filter (installed between pump+carb) and tried priming handle and was promptly rewarded with a squirt of fuel - found filter to be clogged and installed another, but no luck; priming handle doesn't send any gas up through - removed fuel line before pump and tested...

sadly no electric pump or hand-vacuum pump handy and all bolts are tight so I think I'll have to disconnect some fuel lines and test to see where the failure is occurring.

thanks all!

Gents, I am hoping I can get some suggestions; recently I drained all the old fuel from the tank, added about 5 gal of fresh gas, disconnected the fuel line just before the carb and used the priming handle on the fuel pump to get the old gas out of the line. After reconnecting everything and priming...

don't these trucks have a unique spline such that aftermarket steering wheels won't fit ? (on a stock steering column that is)

good to know, thanks

pwrwagonfire wrote:

monkeymissile wrote:I just drained +6 gallons of old gas; I plan to just add a bit here and there for small engine stuff around the house until it's gone

This is exactly what I did

cool, about how much did you add? I'd like to use it up as quickly as possible, but don't want to cause problems.

thanks!

I plan on trying RustBeeter, sounds far less toxic than most products
http://www.rustbeeter.com/

I just drained +6 gallons of old gas; I plan to just add a bit here and there for small engine stuff around the house until it's gone

Non-optimal design (too sharp of a bend creates stress risers) coupled with frequent non-use of the correct brass conical washers thereby restricting movement

what are the circuit numbers?