1972 Chevy Truck Stalling when reaching normal temp

Tiny
MPH1969
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  • 1972 CHEVROLET TRUCK
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 142,000 MILES
This truck has been sitting for about 3 years. I recently replaced the distributor, coil pack, rotor, plugs and wires. The truck will start and run in park until it reaches operating temp then it stalls. I installed an inline fuel filter and replaced the filter in the carberator. The inline fuel filter does not fill up with fuel after reaching temp. What could the problem be?
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 8:43 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure fuel pump could be failing
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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Wow, it's been so long since i've seen this.

Is it vapor locking?
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 8:57 PM
Tiny
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I came back to edit but you beat me to the vapor locking symptom-If it is best make sure you shield it away from the heat-also do a vacuum and delivery tests.
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Sunday, June 21st, 2009 AT 9:02 PM

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