Engine not starting?

Tiny
OVERFLOW
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 144,000 MILES
My vechicle seems to be using to much gas, I changed the plugs to pulstar cb1. Before that it seemed flooded, wouldn't start for days till I OPENED the choke all the way, want to know best ay to resolve this. Thanks guys
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Friday, July 24th, 2020 AT 12:23 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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If it actually have a carbuerator and the choke plate is partially open it will use fuel -You need to adjust the choke initial opening and the fast idle cam.
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Friday, July 24th, 2020 AT 12:23 PM (Merged)
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ROBERTGRAY1946
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  • 1993 CHEVROLET VAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 22,600 MILES
After sitting for a few weeks cngine does not start. Starts up at first and then dies immediately. After sitting for a while it will do the same thing. Starts up but dies right away. Happened about a month ago and I keep starting it and gradually it would run for a little longer each time. Finallly started up and stayed running - after that it ran fine for two to three weeks. Now it has sat thru the Christmas vacation and when I tried to start it it started for a few seconds and then stopped. Trying to start it right after that it just cranks and does not start. I let it sit for an hour and a half and it did the same thing.
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Friday, July 24th, 2020 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)
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MICHAELO 1949
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Had similar problem with a ford and dodge van- both times was a fuel pump. Fuel is probably draining from motor back to tank, so each time you are basically starting with the gas in carb. Only and having to pull fuel up to motor each time from the tank. Check your screws on carb. (Don't overtighten) and lines for leaks.
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Friday, July 24th, 2020 AT 12:24 PM (Merged)

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