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Re: [GMCnet] Fuel issue [message #326987 is a reply to message #326986] Sun, 10 December 2017 19:11 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
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When did you change the fuel lines?
If you still have the origional, you must replace for the new hoses that
are made for ethanal ,.

On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 5:04 PM, John Arbuckle
wrote:

> Hoping for a little input in regards to a fuel issue I am having. I have
> had the GMC for many years but it had been sitting for a few years and I am
> back at it. I have a 1976 palm beach with a mechanical and inline electric
> pump. I drained the fuel tanks and put in 10 gallons of new gas. I was not
> able to get it started as it appears the rear tank fills first and I do not
> believe the tank selector valve is working. I bypassed the selector valve
> with the rear tank line directly to the engine. I was able to get it to run
> for about a half hour and then turned off as usual. Today went back and it
> started up but then dies. I disconnected the fuel line at the carb and no
> fuel???? Is there something in the tank that could be sticking that causes
> it to run and then cut off the fuel supply?? I really appreciate any input/
> assistance.
>
> John Arbuckle
> 1976 Palm Beach
> Bellingham Washington.
>
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