Fuel delivery issues?

Tiny
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  • 1979 CHEVROLET EL CAMINO
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 5,000 MILES
I have done all I can think of. The fuel pump works, I replaced the fuel pressure regulator, had the carburetor rebuilt, replaced fuel lines as needed and had the vehicle timed. I'm getting fuel past the fuel regulator and there is fuel in the fuel bowls on the carb, but it still won't start. The carburetor is a Barry Grant 650 demon quad. For whatever reason, the carb doesn't seem to be taking in the fuel. The tank is full, and I did remove the hose from the carb inlet and put it in a gas cannot be too sure fuel is making through. I drained at least a gallon, but when I replaced the hose, nada. Please advise me what else might be the problem. Thanks
Friday, August 11th, 2023 AT 6:45 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Will it run on starter fluid? Also, I have seen the fuel line back by the tank crank and such air in without leaking fuel. When you take the fuel line off of the carburetor and crank the engine over does a good steam of fuel gets pumped out? If so, you may have a float that is stuck or the cap that covers the fuel inlet to the carb has its plastic cover over it still.
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Saturday, August 12th, 2023 AT 2:49 PM
Tiny
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It doesn't run on starter fluid. There is a good stream of fuel coming out of the hose. I rebuilt the carburetor and change all of the fuel lines.
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Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 11:14 AM
Tiny
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How do I check the floats?
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Monday, August 14th, 2023 AT 11:17 AM
Tiny
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If it doesn't run on starting fluid the fuel is not the problem, do you have spark?
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 8:26 AM
Tiny
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Yes, I do. I checked the number 1 plug. The plugs and plug wires are all new. I appreciate your responding to me and hope you'll be able to help me get my Elco back in the road.
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Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 AT 11:03 AM
Tiny
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How does it sound when cranking over? Can you upload a short video of the engine cranking, in the meantime can you do a compression test?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression

This guide may help as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-not-running-advanced

Please go over these guides and get back to us.
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Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 AT 10:56 AM

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