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1986 Dodge Ram won't start

Tiny
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  • 1986 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
Just replaced mechanical fuel pump, fuel filter and battery on my truck. Engine turns over fine now but will not fire. When I spray starter fluid into carb it starts just fine but dies out after fluid is burned. Tried to prime carb by putting about a 1/4 cup of gas in carb and same thing. Engine will start but dies after fuel is burned. Is there something I am overlooking? Another fuel filter inline? I'm stumped. I have a 318 V8 2 barrel.
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 4:25 PM

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Tiny
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Check the fuel pressure and for injection pulses if its an EFI system-
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 4:41 PM
Tiny
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Engine is a 318 2 barrel. Not an EFI system. Still starving for fuel. Filter and fuel pump has been replaced
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 4:47 PM
Tiny
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New or not check the fuel pressure if okay -investigate the Carb's float and idle system
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Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 AT 5:05 PM

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