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BelleStarr71
Explorer
Jan 05, 2014

1978 Dodge 440: Gas has funny smell, Backfiring, etc

Just purchased this beast. We are brand new at this so any help is greatly appreciated. Already replaced battery, but driving it from Lancaster OH to Columbus OH it decided to not start after driving ...
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BelleStarr71
Explorer
Jan 13, 2014
Thanks yall. we tried the starter fluid and it tried to start. then poured good gas in carb. it started for a few seconds each time. i belive it is a clogged fuel line. going to replace and clean it all up.

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