86 K10 won't start - troubleshooting

[Cpeaslee]

I drive my 86 K10 as a daily driver without a hiccup and drove it to and from the coast this weekend without any issues. I went to start it this morning, it started right up like it usually does, I pulled it out into the street and the motor stalled. It has never done anything like this. I tried to start it and it cranks like it would if it were going to start, but it does not fire up. It has plenty of fresh fuel in the tank.

When I turn the key to accessories and all the gauges come on, radio, lights etc. I can hear what sounds like an electrical clicking next to or behind the air cleaner as well as in front where there is a round canister with a couple hoses and an electrical plug connected to it. Normally, when I turn the key that far, I hear a quiet clicking from the carb, but, this is much more noticeable.

I have not had a chance to look at it closely as I had to get to work, but I wanted to get some input on what I might be looking for.

Thoughts? Suggestions?

It has a 350 and a Quadrajet carb.

Thanks!

[Irish_Alley]

make sure its getting fuel to the carb

[bake74]

     The clicking you described sounds like it is coming from the distributor.  Make sure your electrical wires that connect to the dist. did not come loose, or the any of the plug wires.

[DnStClr]

Like Irish says, take the fuel line off going into the carburetor, and see if fuel comes out when you turn the key to start the engine. Have a helper cover the fuel line with a rag or a catch can so it wont spill on the engine.
This will tell you if the fuel pump is operating.

[bd]

Did you resolve this?  Check the fusible links at the firewall junction block located above the driver's side valve cover.  If this is a California truck, check the ECM grounds.