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1986 2.8L no start with fuel everywhere

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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:09 PM
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From: kent washington
Year: 1986
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Ok so im putting in a 2.8L v6 for a my buddies dad and well when i go to start it all i get is sputtering from the carb and fuel is leakin out of every single vacuum line you can think of.....Ive checked the timing countless times already i know that is set. Its been 3 days of this and im at the end of my knowledge here. Any ideas?
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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Sounds like the float in the carb is stuck and the needle is off the seat.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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what butsted back said ^^
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 09:09 PM
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thanks ill look into that, ill let you all know what happens
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