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Hey gang- first post here- pround new owner of a 1971 Dodge D100, which is quite a project- but I'm game. First issue is the engine....it runs fine- when it does.... It has new oil, plugs, wires, cap, carb rebuild (done by a PRO shop in Daytona and verified today), battery, starter, fuel pump, 
Re: 1971 318 starts and won't stay running....
Posted by: PwrWgnDrvr (76.220.73.---)
Posts: 1,438
Date: August 07, 2013 01:39PM

Rubber fuel line can swell internally with time. Replace all. That would also explain residual pressure in fuel filter causing it to gush fuel.
Did u replace condensor?
Just cuz u have new parts, such as points and cap, does not mean they are good. Often, new parts are defective out of the box.

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1971 318 starts and won't stay running.... 1870 Stevodod 08/05/2013 10:08PM
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