new 1974 F100 owner

[F100Rick]

New to the site first post,

I just picked up a 1974 F100 240 3 speed 2 wd from my uncle who bought it new in 74, my son and I are trying to get it road worthy to be his first vechile. I changed fuel pump, inline fuel filter and plugs, flushed rad and refilled. I did not drain fuel tank, hasn't run in 5 years

I have it running but I need to prime carb everytime I start then runs (one barrel, took off and cleaned but didn't replace anything), gas pedal sticks so I haven't drive far.

Looking for any help, Ret USAF A/C mechanic but don't know much about cars

Rick

 

[tdlmomowers]

The fuel is stale. You are going to have to drain the fuel tank and you should also blow out the fuel lines. Make sure there is no rust in the tank. Fuel today won't stay fresh for very long.

 

[parklane]

If you are pumping the gas pedal when you try starting, and no fuel gets in the carb throat, the accelerator pump in the carb isn't working. You probably need to get the carb rebuilt or get another one.

 

[Ghost of elmirage]

New to the site first post,

I just picked up a 1974 F100 240 3 speed 2 wd from my uncle who bought it new in 74, my son and I are trying to get it road worthy to be his first vechile. I changed fuel pump, inline fuel filter and plugs, flushed rad and refilled. I did not drain fuel tank, hasn't run in 5 years

I have it running but I need to prime carb everytime I start then runs (one barrel, took off and cleaned but didn't replace anything), gas pedal sticks so I haven't drive far.

Looking for any help, Ret USAF A/C mechanic but don't know much about cars

Rick

Start with that fuel tank and make sure to use an explosion proof work light

 

[STEVE1103]

Clean out that tank, fresh gas and some stable additive will help. Was an USAF mechanic, worked on fire trucks and refueling units, that was back in the 60's!!!
STEVE Need some help, E-mail flexmcgoo@aol.com

PS Check those brakes. Just srarted a F100, 1979 sitting for 3 years, brakes were all messed up.