Why won't my truck start

Asked by Guru9T85NG Mar 26, 2021 at 06:39 PM about the 1980 Ford F-150

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 1980 Ford F-150 it won't start
as if it's getting no gas. But I put a
new carb on it.new starter and
solenoid.


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Take fuel line loose from carb, try to aim into container, bump the starter, don't start it. Any gas come out of line? If not, check the fuel pump, it's a mechanical fuel pump according to my parts book. Make sure fuel lines to and from fuel pump are clear. Engine cranking, you have spark at the plugs? Do you think the issue might be other than fuel?

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