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<blockquote data-quote="XFIRE82" data-source="post: 156379" data-attributes="member: 2292"><p>Undo the fuel line at the carb , can put the pipe in a catch can or bottle of some type. Crank the engine over a few times and then see if any fuel came out of the pipe into the can. If Yes then pump is ok , if no then probably the fuel pump is no good. But if yes , and I presume you have the 4 bbl Q-jet carb , the filter is plugged which is located behind fitting that the fuel line turns into. Undo that big plug, it's a 1" wrench or so , filter is in there with a spring behind it. You can pucker up and blow into the filter and see if you can easily blow through it. If it is not plugged, then the needle is stuck to the seat in the carb stopping the fuel from entering. The float controls the needle. The float may be stuck in the high position thus closing off the needle. If so, can gently tap on the carb to maybe shake it lose and all will work again. But may have to take the top of the carb off to free the float / needle if has gummed up and stuck. Running a can of Sea Foam in the tank once in awhile helps keep things clean....don't use reg gas, only premium. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="XFIRE82, post: 156379, member: 2292"] Undo the fuel line at the carb , can put the pipe in a catch can or bottle of some type. Crank the engine over a few times and then see if any fuel came out of the pipe into the can. If Yes then pump is ok , if no then probably the fuel pump is no good. But if yes , and I presume you have the 4 bbl Q-jet carb , the filter is plugged which is located behind fitting that the fuel line turns into. Undo that big plug, it's a 1" wrench or so , filter is in there with a spring behind it. You can pucker up and blow into the filter and see if you can easily blow through it. If it is not plugged, then the needle is stuck to the seat in the carb stopping the fuel from entering. The float controls the needle. The float may be stuck in the high position thus closing off the needle. If so, can gently tap on the carb to maybe shake it lose and all will work again. But may have to take the top of the carb off to free the float / needle if has gummed up and stuck. Running a can of Sea Foam in the tank once in awhile helps keep things clean....don't use reg gas, only premium. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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