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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 11:00 PM
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I have a 1978 f150 custom that has a fuel delivery issue even tho it has a new carb fuel filter fuel switch and a new tank selector valve help plz
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Old Sep 26, 2018 | 11:41 PM
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Okay

Sounds like you're throwing parts at it. Might as well throw a fuel pump at it as well.
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 08:30 AM
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if the lines are original and you've been using modern fuel with ethanol in it, that may also be a problem.
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by idrive
Okay

Sounds like you're throwing parts at it. Might as well throw a fuel pump at it as well.
I'd throw a new truck at it
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 09:25 AM
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Also, what does "fuel delivery issue" consist of?
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Elihath
I have a 1the978 f150 custom that has a fuel delivery issue even tho it has a new carb fuel filter fuel switch and a new tank selector valve help plz
the fuel doesn't even reach the tank selector switch
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 10:51 AM
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The fuel doesn't even reach the tank selector valve
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 10:54 AM
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When you cycle the ignition, can you hear the fuel pump?
Edit : I reckon this is a mechanical pump..

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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 10:56 AM
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Old Sep 27, 2018 | 11:19 AM
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May be a problem. I'm not well versed on older vehicles

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