Maybe your floats are stuck? or your fuel pump isn't pumping enough fuel.
Sounds like you get a full float bowl, after it slowly fills up, you use
up that fuel, but your fuel delivery system isn't able to replace the fuel
fast enough.
-alfie
On Thu, 6 Jul 2000 Mikerross@aol.com 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
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