Ashley Milton

Just bought my '76 Chevy step side and every time i make a RIGHT turn it dies on me!!! Left turns are fine, reverse is fine......
What could be the problem?? Besides that, it drives fine...

[i need to plan my routes without turning right......... :/ ]

stevehayes01

Possible ground issue? Does it happen every time? Any issue with the lights being dim etc..?

oldchevy

Do you have a full tank of gas. I have heard of this problem with little or no fuel in the tank because in a turn the fuel runs to one side and causes air pockets in the fuel line.

Ashley Milton

I havent driven it yet with the lights on, so Im not sure..
and There is about a half of tank of gas...

RacerX

yea, sounds weird. m
maybe fuel pick up in the tank, I d say is most likely.

I d think a ground issue would be resolved when you straightened out. but a sloshing fuel thing? no fuel delivery during the turn.

stevehayes01

I have a 2006 SAAB that had a loose ground that would come away from the frame anytime I turned or hit the motor hard...a weird thing but its possible.

I would also vote for a fuel pump/inlet issue or maybe something at the carb floats.