Truck runs out of gas before tank is empty

Asked by GuruZF1N5 Nov 30, 2017 at 07:39 PM about the 1969 Ford F-100

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

My 69 Ford f100, has left me stranded
twice “ out of gas” when the tank is still
half full. Gas tank has been replaced.
Otherwise runs great, carburetor has been
recently rebuilt and runs good. Also I had
already replaced fuel tank. Please advise ,
thanks

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overload answered 6 years ago

You sure no leaks are noticable ?? If no has is leaking how many miles is this carburetor eating from a 1/2 tank of gas?

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beatupchevy answered 6 years ago

make sure the gas tank is vented , as gas is used air has to be put in it's place other wise , vapor lock

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