78 dodge journey problems help!!!
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gwcowgill
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You first need to check to see if the fuel pump is pumping which could be done with a vacumn/pressure guage. Also you need to make sure the fuel filter is not clogged. Good Luck.
Conquest aka Robert
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Check the fuel filter its either going to be inline or at the base of the carb right as the fuel line enters carb. Do you how much presure needed. Carbed you need around 10psi ,FI you need upwards of 50 or better. Gas in tank 1/4 should be plenty to start and run. You also my want to check plugs ,wires and timing. I not sure if this would have points but if so they are under the distribitor cap under the rotor.
Conquest aka Robert
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I would suggest blowing air through the line unhook it at both ends and blow air if not that then you have something blocking in the tank.
gwcowgill
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In 1978 Dodge typically ran 5 to 8 lbs fuel pressure. If it ran connected to a gas can it sounds like the sock or in tank filter is plugged.
Water Dog
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If you are drawing fuel out of a can near the engine and bypassing the entire fuel line, it could be a split in a fuel hose near the tank (if used) allowing it to suck air also
34footer
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The older Dodge chassies had two fuel filters, change both.
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