Pull the top off the carb, if there is no gas in the float bowl, replace the filter. To check the pump, remove fuel line to carb, with a can or something to catch it, crank engine (I assume it is a mechanical pump). If you get gas, it isn't the pump.

You probably would be wise to check the pump first.

 

i cant remember off the top of my head. but its either 45, or 50-55 psi... if it is not there then you do not have enough fuel pressure for the car to start. check your fuel filter, although it will most likely be the pump.

 

(To old chevy)

 

45 or 50-55 psi would be for fuel injection. For a carb it would be 6-7 psi. If this truck sits outside then climb underneath it starting at the tank and have a look. If it has an electric fuel pump it could be as simple as a critter building a nest on top of the tank knocked a wire loose a chewed on the rubber part of the fuel line. Maybe dry rot from heat and age. Change fuel filter.

 

correct. but i was replying to the 2001 that stated he had a starting issue as well.

 

My bad, my mind was on the original post.