1986 Dodge Ram Truck Been Setting 3 4 Years Ram50 2 0 Drained Fuel Tank Replaced

1986 DODGE RAM
81,000 MILES
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ROGERALLEN
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Truck has been setting up 3 or 4 years 1986 dodge ram50 2.0 drained fuel tank,replaced filter,new fuelpump ne plugs and wires, got it running as long as you keep rag stuck over carb.,runs as long as rag is there,but cannot give gas it will die,cant find vacume leak by spraying are by ear,i give up.
Jan 19, 2013 at 2:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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carb needs to be rebuilt as all the gaskets have dried out from non use. change every fluid in the truck as well.

Roy
Jan 19, 2013 at 3:06 PM
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