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If my 1973 Ford F250 360 has been sitting, it usually won't start unless I
pump the gas a few times before I crank it. I think the fuel filter may be
bad. What do U think? BTW, does anybody know about what kind of Mileage I
should be getting?

A novice trying to learn,
Kojo

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Kojo,
On many carburated cars you SHOULD pump the gas before starting. This
primes the engine and sets the choke and cold idle speed. I don't think
you have a problem since you didn't mention warm starting problems.
I would suggest pushing the accelerator to the floor 2-3 times
before cranking. If it doesn't start quickly, wait 10 seconds and crank
again. This works for me. Modify it to whatever works for you.

Chris Whalley


On Sat, 22 Apr 1995 (email redacted) wrote:

> If my 1973 Ford F250 360 has been sitting, it usually won't start unless I
> pump the gas a few times before I crank it. I think the fuel filter may be
> bad. What do U think? BTW, does anybody know about what kind of Mileage I
> should be getting?
>
> A novice trying to learn,
> Kojo
>

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Well, U are obviously more knowledgeable about your truck than I am about
mine. Trucks in general, it seems.

Let me see...I know I have an automatic transmission. I don't know the rear
gear size. Exactly what does that mean/how does it effect the workings of
the truck? I don't know the size of the tires, but I'll check tommorow. I
know it weighs 4000#. I do mostly highway driving, but I'm only getting
about 8 mpg. I just got the truck about a month ago because I needed a
vehicle and I wanted a truck. I'm now trying to learn as much as I can to
maintain it.

It usually only needs to be pumped after sitting 6+ Hours or overnight. I've
let it sit for 3 or 4 and didn't need to pump it.

I have no idea what kind of carb I'm running, but I'll try to find out.
That's sort of my problem and the reason I signed onto this list: I don't
really know what I should be looking for or at! Questions like yours are
helping though. At least I'm learning what to look for.

To anyone else out there: HELP AND COMMENTS ARE WELCOME AND DESIRED!!!

Thanks for the help now and in the future,
Kojo
Central TX
'73 F250 360