1972 Chevy Truck Stalling when reaching normal temp

142,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MPH1969
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This truck has been sitting for about 3 years. I recently replaced the distributor, coil pack, rotor, plugs and wires. The truck will start and run in park until it reaches operating temp then it stalls. I installed an inline fuel filter and replaced the filter in the carberator. The inline fuel filter does not fill up with fuel after reaching temp. What could the problem be?
Jun 21, 2009 at 1:43 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure fuel pump could be failing
Jun 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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wow, it's been so long since i've seen this.

is it vapor locking?
Jun 21, 2009 at 1:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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I came back to edit but you beat me to the vapor locking symptom-If it is best make sure you shield it away from the heat-also do a vacuum and delivery tests.
Jun 21, 2009 at 2:02 PM
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