1977 Dodge Van engine won't run

135,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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CMATTINGLY
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I have a 318 that has been rebuit. It has an edlebrock performer series 4barrel intake and carburetor. It has a new stock fuel punp. the motor will start but not run and idle. After starting the motor several times then it will not start. Sometimes by patting the gas pedal I have been able to keep the motor running. The idle mixture screws seem to be properly set and I am not sure about any vacuum leak. There is none that seems to be obvious. What do you think my problem is? what direction should I go? What steps should I take?
Feb 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:
does it run well after warm up? Have you adjusted the carb? Is the choke working properly?
Mar 14, 2009 at 7:12 AM
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