Sounds like dirt in the carb or a bad fuel pump. If there is a fuel
filter in the line, replace it. Check the filter on the top of the fuel
pump.
John T
On Wed, 19 Sep 2001 19:45:35 -0400 "William Schickling"
<wschick1@twcny.rr.com> writes:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I just became the owner of YAOL (Yet Another OleTruck) It is a 1940
> 1/2 ton.
> It is an very good shape. Someone along the line of owners spent a
> fair
> amount of time on it. My immediate problem is it won't stay running.
> I have
> drained the gas tank and replaced the plugs. I have very good spark
> and
> fuel. If I pull the choke all the way out it will start and run on a
> very
> high idle, but I can't get it to run with the choke pushed in. I can
> start
> it with the choke all the way out and if I am patient I can get the
> choke in
> about half way but then it dies instantly.
> Any suggestions on carb settings or things to check ?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Bill Schickling
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and
> 1959
>
1927 Model T Roadster $*&#
1949 Ply & 1950 Chev PU to be restored
1952 5 window Chev PU (mine) restored
1954 Chev. PU (hers)
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