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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    I put over 2500 miles on the truck in 2020. I last started it up on 12/11 after filling both tanks with fresh fuel and adding the recommended amount of Stabil to each tank. I ran the truck for 10 minutes on each of the two tanks. At that time it ran it for 20 minutes without any issues...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Seems to be attempting to start (that 1/2 second “hesitation” if you will) on a more regular basis but still no dice...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Thanks!
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Copy. Fuel line still pinched closed?
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Pulled all plugs and cleaned them. They were mostly black and oily. For what it’s worth, I replaced them over the summer. Pinched the fuel line with needle nosed type vice grips and followed the sequence you prescribed x 4. Seemed to attempt to start (l’m talking like 1/2 of a second) the very...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Tried what you suggest but still not even trying to start. I confirmed, via an inline spark tester that I am getting spark. I also changed my fuel filter to a clear one so that I could see that fuel was making it to the carburetor. I also tried tapping around the fuel inlet some more. Do you...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Chose plate is closed all but maybe a 1/4”. Should I put fuel down the “throats” of the barrels covered by the choke plate or the rear barrels? Also, should I be doing this in addition to fuel in those ports? Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Drained my battery the other day and...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Poured fuel down those ports and still am not getting any squirt. Engine turns over but still not even attempting to start. Did get a very small amount of smoke coming from the carb at one point. Approximately how much fuel should I be putting down each hole? Thanks!
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    I’ll give that a try and report back.
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    Thanks to all of those who responded. Followed the advice of Ricko1966 and the fuel leak issue seems to be resolved. However, my truck will still not start. Seems to just be cranking. Working the linkage manually does not spray fuel into the bowls as it did prior to parking it. I should...
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    Edelbrock 1406 Fuel leak

    When I went to start my pickup today to keep the battery charged and seals lubed (been stored in the garage since late November due to our crappy winters and an abundance of road salt used in PA) fuel began gushing out of both of the ports near where the step up piston is located. Any ideas what...
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    81-87 bench seat wanted

    Looking for a 81-87 bench seat in good condition. Prefer black but would consider other colors. I've priced out the cost of redoing the factory seat at approximately $800 so I would not be interested if you're asking more than that. I would prefer to pickup (I live near Pittsburgh...
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    Steering shaft...leak?

    When you're right, you're right! Thanks!
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    Steering shaft...leak?

    I'll try the rag trick and report back. Thanks.
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    Steering shaft...leak?

    I recently developed a leak (another one) that I have been unable to track down the source of. If left parked, the driver's side frame rail near the transmission crossmember starts to bead up with what I believe to be power steering fluid. I have a hydroboost truck. It makes no sense to me...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Replaced the diverter valve today. Fuel gauge now reflects fuel level in both tanks accurately. Will check to ensure truck runs with selector switch in both positions the next day that is semi-warm. Feel pretty confident I have two functioning tanks now. Thanks to everyone who contributed. Eric
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Removed the old selector valve today, and measured and cut new rubber fuel lines between the valve and hard lines. I pre-installed the rubber lines on the new selector valve since I assumed it would be easier to do before it was mounted up to the frame. However, when I went to mount the new...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Upon looking at the 10 day forecast, I came to the conclusion that today was likely going to be the last day that I will be able to drive my truck until spring. I started my truck with the tank selector switch in the R/passenger tank position and let it warm up a few minutes before driving. The...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    The noise it makes is absolutely not a clunk. I'll just go ahead and replace it. The valve currently on the truck appears to have been replaced with AcDelco U7001 (7 port, 1 of which is unused) The weather pack style 6 pin connector appears to be in good shape. I'll give it a spray with...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Got around to replacing the passenger fuel tank sending unit today. The new unit included that ground wire I had previously asked about. Went ahead and replaced the rubber fuel hoses between the sending unit and hard lines while I had the tank dropped. I also replaced the fuel tank selector...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Thank you for posting the picture the attachment point, dusterdude . If I were able to solder/screw the wire back on without dropping the tank again I would absolutely would. However, seeing as how the tank has to come out regardless, I went ahead and ordered a new AC Delco sending unit. I...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    I appreciate all of the responses. Duster dude, if you wouldn’t mind sending me/posting a picture of where exactly the wire connects to the sending unit, I would appreciate it. I don’t recall seeing anything that appeared to be a broken connection/solder when I removed the sending unit to clean...
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    I believe I may have identified part of the issue... the ground wire which connects the fuel sending unit to the body is broken. Does anyone have a photo of where/how the wire connects to the sending unit?
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    The other fuel tank level works fine. I’ll check the circuit from the pass tank sending unit to the selector switch after I change out the switch itself.
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    Dual Fuel Tank Question

    Lurking in that 5 gallon bucket is the love child of New Mexico “moon dust and several gallons of the highest taxed gasoline in the nation. Any idea on the fuse &/or sending unit ground locations?

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