Why is my truck losing fuel pressure when accelerating?

Asked by Lesa Nov 02, 2021 at 01:07 AM about the 1971 Chevrolet C/K 10 Custom 4WD

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beatupchevy answered 2 years ago

One problem in the older vehicles is the fuel line rotting out where it goes over the rear axle . It won't leak because it's at the top but the fuel pump on the motor will suck more and more air

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