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Offline 2ringer6

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1984 Chevy K20 4X4 350 runs 20secs then dies
« on: August 08, 2015, 07:54:30 pm »
 

I have a 1984 Chevy K20 4X4 with a 350. It starts up runs for 20 seconds then dies. Starts right back up runs for 20 seconds then dies and so on. . Ignition module  is good, new pick up coil, HEI distributor is good.  There isn't a single fusible link on the firewall. There are three red wires coming of the positive lead on the batt. The fat one going to the starter and 2 smaller ones that go to the back side of the fuse block, but one of those has a 40 amp fuse about 1 foot from the batt. post. Any thoughts?

 

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Re: 1984 Chevy K20 4X4 350 runs 20secs then dies
« Reply #1 on: August 08, 2015, 09:19:59 pm »
i would think its a fuel related problem see if you can keep it running on starting fluid or some sort of fluid. be careful if you use gas
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Re: 1984 Chevy K20 4X4 350 runs 20secs then dies
« Reply #2 on: August 10, 2015, 07:57:35 am »
It definitely sound fuel related. Pull the air filter off and see if you can keep it running with a squirt bottle with fuel in it or starting fluid..That way you can at least eliminate one variable..
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