1986 Dodge Ram won't start

100,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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OKHALFTIME
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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.
Apr 29, 2009 at 9:25 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure and for injection pulses if its an EFI system-
Apr 29, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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OKHALFTIME
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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
Apr 29, 2009 at 9:47 AM
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RASMATAZ
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New or not check the fuel pressure if okay -investigate the Carb's float and idle system
Apr 29, 2009 at 10:05 AM
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