Engine runs for 10 seconds then stops

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   I can't seem to keep my engine running.

I can get it to turn over, when i choke the engine and give it some extra gas, it's running at about 2500RPM, then it shuts off.

I had a galvanized gas tank that has a bit of rust in it, so i went and got some 91(didn't have 93) octane gas in a 2 gallon tank and have the fuel line feeding from that now.

I still can't get it to keep running. The fuel filter still has a bit of rust in it, should i clean that out?

Do I need to make some Carburetor adjustments?

Any help would be great, engine is a Chrysler 318

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turningpoint84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-11-2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1467	Post Options Post Reply Quote turningpoint84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Engine runs for 10 seconds then stops Posted: July-13-2012 at 3:32pm
	I can't seem to keep my engine running. I can get it to turn over, when i choke the engine and give it some extra gas, it's running at about 2500RPM, then it shuts off. I had a galvanized gas tank that has a bit of rust in it, so i went and got some 91(didn't have 93) octane gas in a 2 gallon tank and have the fuel line feeding from that now. I still can't get it to keep running. The fuel filter still has a bit of rust in it, should i clean that out? Do I need to make some Carburetor adjustments? Any help would be great, engine is a Chrysler 318
	Proud 1968 mustang owner and now 1970 Mustang

turningpoint84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-11-2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1467	Post Options Post Reply Quote turningpoint84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-13-2012 at 3:46pm
	Also the fuel pump is brand new, he does has the fuel filter after the fuel pump though. I figured, common sense would be to go Gas Tank, Fuel Filter, Fuel Pump, Carburetor?
	Proud 1968 mustang owner and now 1970 Mustang

turningpoint84 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: September-11-2008 Location: Cincinnati, OH Status: Offline Points: 1467	Post Options Post Reply Quote turningpoint84 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: July-13-2012 at 8:14pm
	Went and bought more $4 fuel filters, things are great. Engine runs like a champ now. Too Bad it wont see the water this year.
	Proud 1968 mustang owner and now 1970 Mustang

Engine runs for 10 seconds then stops

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