Why is my carburetor not getting any fuel?

I'll try all the actions you advised when I get home today.

Thanks for all your help guys. I hope it's the fuel tank sock. I just bought the car two weeks ago, and from the outside everything looked good.

I did the following when I got home yesterday:

1. Lifted the distributor cap to look at the rotor, while bumping the engine. The rotor does turn. So I tightened the distributor back down.

2. Reviewed my fuel pump installation. Previous owner put a fuel filter between the fuel pump inlet line(from the tank) to the fuel pump. I disconnected the inlet fuel filter, and blew
through it.

I bumped the engine while the inlet filter was off. No fuel came through the inlet line itself.

Reconnected the the inlet filter(it wasn't clogged)and inlet line to the fuel pump, bumped the engine, it turned but didn't start.

I took the fuel pump off, returned it to autozone, and got a replacement fuel pump.I did notice when I took the fuel pump off(the one I returned to autozone) there was little fuel dripping from it. I assumed some fuel is getting to the fuel pump, but not enough to start the motor.

Got the replacement fuel pump home, installed it correctly, bumped the motor, and it turned, but it didn't start.

Lastly, I took one plug wire of the distributor cap, bumped the motor, and there was a strong spark.

After seeing the spark I stopped working, and went inside.

As the rotor did turn, I assumed the cam is turning, and thus the fuel pump push rod is pushing fuel through the pump. I further assume the fuel pump isn't receiving enough fuel to turn the engine.

Are my assumptions correct?

I'm believing the sock(strainer) is plugging the tank. What do you guys think?

What would you do next?

All your assistance is greatly appreciated. I thank you.

I understand.

I don't own an air compressor though. Could I take the gas cap off, and try blowing through from there(gas station pump insert).

Ok I'll try to blow air through the fuel inlet line when I get home.

No, it didn't start when I sprayed carb cleaner and bumped the.

I'll try again.

Guys imagine this:

When a ignition distributor becomes loose(out of timing), one can crank their engine, but it won't start. That is, until the distributor gets set in the right place.

Further if one's distributor some how becomes out of timing, and the person trouble shoots their fuel first, could they possible find the same symptoms that I have personally described to you(e.G. No fuel to the carb, or fuel pump etc.)?

I'm haven't noticed my ignition distributor being loose, but I'm wondering if it is. I'll see when I get home.

I'm an individual that can do bolt-on replacement part, change plugs/wires, oil, and other light duty things to a motor. I do not know the ins and outs of how the internal parts work to help an engine run.

With that being said can anyone possibly explain how to set distributor timing, without a time light(to a dummy lol)?

I'm not sure if my distributor is loose, but when I get home I'll check. And if it is, the above info request will help me alot.

Best regards,
Marcell

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Hey I just brought a 1985 monte Carlo it wil crack but will not start. I can get it to start by pouring gas into the carburetor but it will only stay started for a few seconds then dies. I need a little help please anyone.