1982 Other Chevrolet Models I cant figure this one out?

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1982 Other Chevrolet Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic unknow miles

My truck cranks fine, idles fine, but when driving spits sputters and dies. It has all the signs of bad gas, but its not. Ive changed the fuel filters drained the gas and even ran "HEAT" and "seafoam" thru it. Ive changed the plugs, wires, rotor, coil, and cap. Ive even put an electric fuel pump on and bypassed the mech one. The kicker being, it doesnt do this all the time. It may run fine for a trip of 60 miles, and the next time I drive, I may not make an 1/8 mile from the house. I dont know much about carburaters, but what else could it be, and wouldnt the carb act up all the time?
Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 AT 9:04 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,

It could be the Accelerator Pump inside the carb is failing or could be the Float sticking.

Could also be the Cat. If your are able to try disconnecting the Cat and see how it runs. Yes it will be loud but if it runs better then you most likely have a failing cat.

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Saturday, August 22nd, 2009 AT 10:16 AM

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