it will crack but will not start

1985 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
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RYAN5041
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Hey I just brought a 1985 monte Carlo I can get it to start by pouring gas into the carburetor but it will only stay started for a few seconds then dies. I need a little help please anyone...?
Apr 4, 2012 at 9:59 PM
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DJCL
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First try taping on top of the carb when cranking. Check fuel psi and volume . Remove the fuel line and filter blow some air in to the carb. You might have to remove the top of the carb and clean out the bole
Apr 4, 2012 at 10:21 PM
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RYAN5041
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When I cracked it I did here the fuel pump come on.. And it has a fairly new fuel filter on it.. I haven't had much time to check it on but I will be doing anything I can allay tomorrow..
Apr 4, 2012 at 10:34 PM
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RYAN5041
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Anymore answer suggestion would be really helpfully.and I will keep yall up to date..
Apr 4, 2012 at 10:44 PM
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FIXITMR
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what motor is it?
Apr 4, 2012 at 11:35 PM
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RYAN5041
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4.3 fuel injection I belive it's a 303
Apr 5, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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FIXITMR
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so your carb looks like this?
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Apr 5, 2012 at 1:02 PM
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RYAN5041
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Hey guys sorry I havnt got back to y'all yet. But I letting y'all no that I got the car running, it was just a cinched fuel line on top of the tank...but now I just blead my brake but they still aren't tight enough for me to go test drive it. I still have to push the brake peddle all the way to the floor just to barly get the car to stop... Any answers will help thank
Apr 7, 2012 at 1:39 PM
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