Ok, Im new here and new to restoring a 1986 F-150 V6 4WD. I have owned the truck for 4 years, used it for 2 during my home renovations and it has sat for 2. I always wanted to work on it and the wife agreed she would like to so life is easier . Anyhow it has sat up from my garage for 2 years now, being started a couple times during that time. I plan on bringing it to the garage before winter for an almost complete teardown, however, yesterday when I went to start it, it seems to be not getting gas. I put fresh gas in (about 2 gallons) and it started fine with ether a couple times but the is no fuel smell or reason for me to believe its getting the gas. What should I do next? Im ok mechanically inclined and have basic tools.

 

It started fine, but you don't think it's gettin gas? Disconnect your fuel line between the pump and carburater and see if any shoots out.

 

V6 or straight 6? If its v6 there is a issue.

 

Straight ! Lol. Thanks Don I'll try that out on my days off

 

Had similar troubles, replaced all the rubber lines... this section from the firewall forward - would not allow it run with a load on the truck...