not getting gas to carb

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New problem putting carb cleaner down the carb gets her going but only for bit i step on the gas but it just dies, i had replaced the fuel pump not to long ago before replacing the carb, and i was using it as a daily then one day i was running late so i didn't get to go the pump and just parked at home, next morning i tired to turn it on and nothing i filled up the Lt Tank with about 4-6 gallons and the tank switcher works and you can see the levels going down and up but nothing so im quite sure the fuel pump works , would i need a new sending unit or replace the fuel lines under the frame help.
 

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Need to diagnose before buying any parts. Check fuel pressure AND volume, fuel filter then move on to other areas if all is well.
 

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Need to diagnose before buying any parts. Check fuel pressure AND volume, fuel filter then move on to other areas if all is well.
how can i do that if it doesn’t even run it starts up and dies with spray down it, i’ve got a new fuel filter.
 

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Disconnect fuel line from carb. Crank it over or prime/start it with your favourite spray and see if the pump is working.

Quadrajet carb? Could be a plugged inlet filter.

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Remove line or hose at carb and check flow using a piece of hose and a container of some kind. Remember to disable ignition so there isn't any spark. Crank it over there should be a good squirt of fuel probably about a pint in 10 seconds or so. If that's ok then check pressure, will need a gauge for that.
 

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