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Re: [oletrucks] Engine Stalling Problem

To: Wayne Osborne <wayne@chevytrucks.org>, oletrucks@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Engine Stalling Problem
From: Floyd Humphries <floydh@multiboard.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Jul 2000 05:38:23 -0400
>leave the gas cap off and try it, if it is not getting air into the tank 
>it will create a vacuum.
new style caps won't work.
Floyd




>At 10:50 PM 7/6/00 EDT, you wrote:
> >Guys I installed a Chevy 305 in my 56 truck.  I installed a rebuilt
> >carbuerator.   I only have about 10 miles on the rebuilt engine/truck.
> >Initially it ran fine but now it runs for about 3-5 minutes sputters then
> >dies.  It cranks fine but won't start.  Seems to be getting spark but no
> >fuel.  Installed a brand new fuel filter with the engine rebuild.  After
> >sitting for 15-20 minutes it will start again but will die again in 3-5
> >minutes.
> >
> >The engine is turned.  Full tank of fresh gasoline.
> >
> >I'm stumped and really frustrated.  Any ideas?
> >
> >Thanks a lot.
> >
> >Mike
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
>Wayne Osborne
>1956 Chevy Pickup
>LaGrange Ga.
>http://www.chevytrucks.org/users/wayne
>oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959


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