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FastOrange347 - 15 Feb 2006 23:27 GMT

Hello, I am new here and am looking for some advice. I have a 65 Mustang
with a rebuilt 302 and seem to have a problem getting it running. The
engine cranks and starts, but only stays running for a few seconds and
dies out. It has a Mallory electronic distributor and coil and a Carter
afb 4 barrel carb. The engine has compression on all cyliders as well as
spark and seems to be getting fuel to the carb. Any advice would be very
helpful, Thanks

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WindsorFox - 16 Feb 2006 23:53 GMT

> Hello, I am new here and am looking for some advice. I have a 65 Mustang
> with a rebuilt 302 and seem to have a problem getting it running. The
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> spark and seems to be getting fuel to the carb. Any advice would be very
> helpful, Thanks

Maybe a schtuck float and the bowl is not getting fuel fast enough.

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Mark C. - 17 Feb 2006 03:41 GMT

>> Hello, I am new here and am looking for some advice. I have a 65 Mustang
>> with a rebuilt 302 and seem to have a problem getting it running. The
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> Maybe a schtuck float and the bowl is not getting fuel fast enough.

Is your fuel pump weak or fuel filter clogged? Has it been sitting a while
and the rust sediment from the tank getting dislodged and clogging up
things? Also check the fuel line for damage from the engine swap or jacking,
etc. It could be pinched. Let us know what you find out. Of course it could
be an electrical issue too. :)~

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FastOrange347 - 17 Feb 2006 05:56 GMT

Thanks for the advise, I think it is probably a fuel problem, as it seems
to be getting spark and I am pretty sure the timing is set right. The car
has been sitting for a while. Will be yanking the carb for a rebuild(with
a new set of floats) this weekend. If that doesn't fix it, I will check
the fuel tank and lines. Thanks

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