start and dies

Asked by dlischious May 28, 2018 at 07:44 PM about the 1974 Chevrolet El Camino Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

will start and run about 5 to 10 min then dies have to turn the key all the way off to restart then only will run about 1 to 2 min has new ign switch what do I look for next  HELP

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GeneSS answered 5 years ago

I'm guessing the fuel system is where the problem is. there is a filter at the carb inlet, and there should be a larger one somewhere, replace them both

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