Truck sat for 5+ years...trouble getting it to run...

[Daubs]

Sat outside for 5+ years, got it home last summer. Replaced plugs and changed oil, threw some gas in the tank...it turned over, and built oil pressure (in-dash-gauge), would not fire.

Started digging in, found the Edelbrock 1405 was locked up. Messed with it for a few days, then decided to get a new one. Also got new fuel pump.

Got both installed today. Again, truck turns over and builds oil pressure, but i'm not getting any fuel to the carb.

Next step: I'm going to pull the fuel tank and check the lines from there to the pump.

Other suggestions?

Thanks, Daubs

[geezer#99]

Dribble a bit of gas into the carb and see if it fires up.
If it does try to keep it running.
Then you’ll know your ignition is working.

[sweetk30]

fuel sock on pickup on sender can get all gummbed up and be plugged off .

i think your on the right track with the tank drop and check . but first as said try and run it off a dribble of gas or bypass the tank to a 1-2 gal can and see if it runs then you KNOW its in the tank or not .

[Daubs]

Great suggestion. I by-passed the fuel tank to a 5 gallon can...pulled gas past the filter, filled the carb, and it ran! Idled a little high, but man, that carb did well right out of the box!

It's in the shop now. Next step, replacing master cylinder.

Thanks!!

[sweetk30]