does a 1983 dodge ram d150 with a 318 engine need the return fuel line.
Asked by Sonny Aug 04, 2016 at 11:18 PM about the 1983 Dodge RAM
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
my truck will run about 2 blocks and dies. will not start till the next day. new distributor,cap.rotor, plugs,wires, and ignition coil. also installed an electric fuel pump. tried 2 mechanical pumps but didn't work. cleaned fuel tank and replaced all rubber fuel lines and fuel filter. fuel filter has a return port for return to tank. also installed new ignition control and resister.
4 Answers
Have you cleaned the carburetor? My W350 did the same and it was the carburetor the whole time.
Auto_Centric answered 7 years ago
No return line necessary with 5-7 psi electric fuel pump. Rebuild the carburetor, check the needle and seat when rebuilding probably not maintaining fuel level Or purchase a re-manufactured if you can't rebuild.
brand new carburetor. fuel pump pressure is maximum 9 psi. pump is about 20 inches from fuel tank.
Another way to test the fuel is to use a compressor and insert air pressure in the tank to see if the fuel will flow out of intake fuel line.
