86 engine help

[broncomichael]

ok heres the thing about 3 months ago i caught the wiring and vaccum hoses on fire(i know stupid mistake) but now i have had some help and we have rewired everything needed and redone all of the vaccum lines that where needed but now i am having trouble with it staying running we can pump the gas pedal about 2 times and it fires right up but unless we keep pumping the throtle the truck shut off we have managed to keep it running long enought to put a timing light on it and its in time. i bought most everything brand new for it except the carb i just rebuilt it. so some one please help me this is my everyday driver and i need it back on the road soon. thanks Michael. BTW it is a carbureted 351w

 

[Bronc76]

Have you checked to make sure choke is adjusted properly?

 

[broncomichael]

Have you checked to make sure choke is adjusted properly?

yea i did its electric choke and its working properly but if i unhook the choke and hold it almost shut the truck will stay running almost like its getting to much air

 

[miesk5]

yo

Look thru this;

http://www.recarbco.com/technical/newtrouble.html

Start w/Cold Starting Problem

Then combine it w/Troubleshooting

Source: by thecarburetorshop.com

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btw, Suggest you beg, boorow or buy a Vacuum Gauge and mont it in d cab or on/against dash

One of best Troubleshooting tools you'll ever get

In-Dash pic in an 83 Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net



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Vacuum Gauge Diagnosis - BEST!; Normal engine; Steady gauge 18"-20" at all speeds..." READ MUCH MORE Source: by Craig U at classictruckshop.com

 

[broncomichael]

yo

Look thru this;

http://www.recarbco.com/technical/newtrouble.html

Start w/Cold Starting Problem

Then combine it w/Troubleshooting

Source: by thecarburetorshop.com

---------

btw, Suggest you beg, boorow or buy a Vacuum Gauge and mont it in d cab or on/against dash

One of best Troubleshooting tools you'll ever get

In-Dash pic in an 83 Source: by Steve83 (Steve, That dirty old truck) at SuperMotors.net



..

Vacuum Gauge Diagnosis - BEST!; Normal engine; Steady gauge 18"-20" at all speeds..." READ MUCH MORE Source: by Craig U at classictruckshop.com

Ok guys thanks so much for the help I will give it a try anythings worth trying at this point