1980 Dodge Ram fuel pump / intake manifold

1980 DODGE RAM
224,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JOE1953
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engine will crank but will not start i can pour a little gas into the carburetor and the engine will start i check the fuel filter it is good the fuel lines are clear i disconnect the fuel line from the carburetor and crank the engine no fuel come out the line do i need to replace a fuel pump? and if i do need to replace a fuel pump how much labor cost to replace the fuel pump and a intake manifold gasket? the intake manifold gasket is leaking.
Feb 26, 2014 at 6:03 PM
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What's leaking on the intake manifold?

For the fuel problem, first check along the right frame rail to see if there's any pinholes rusted in the line. If there is, the pump will just suck air through those holes instead of gas from the tank.

If the pump needs to be replaced, that's about a half-hour job.
Feb 26, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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JOE1953
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the gasket around the intake manifold where it bolt to the cylinder head is leaking when the engine start smoke and noise come from around it.
Feb 26, 2014 at 9:52 PM
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As I recall, the intake and exhaust manifolds are bolted together and removed together. Replacing the gaskets should take about one to two hours.
Feb 26, 2014 at 10:24 PM