Malibu woes

[Malibu Boyd]

I been restoring a 79 malibu. Over the course of six months ive installed new fuel pump and lines. Got the car running. Got carb rebuilt and a new tank. Then got trans rebuilt. So I then drove it to the audio shop installed radio and alarm. Proceed to joy ride that day. No prob except the exhaust pipe popped off the converter a few times. Stopped at the movies. 3 hours later proceed to drive home. Car stalled. I looked at the gage it was kinda low. Car was running shitty stalled again. But would not start immediately. Was like I ran out of gas. Finally got it going, stop and go to the gas station. Put gas in. Starts by stalling continues and worsens. If I hit the gas it would stall like I'm running out of gas. Took the old converter off same issue. Checked vacuum lines, seamed fine. Poured gas down the throttle started up and ran til the gas ran out. Checked gas filter it was fine. Help! Plx

 

[Longroof79]

I assume you've gone over your ignition system? Have you checked the timing, and advance also the condition of the plugs?
The ignition system would be the first thing to optimize before going onto the fuel system.

Have you the checked fuel pressure, and the rate of flow from the pump when cranking the engine.
Just to throw a few things out there.

 

[Rick_B_86]

First thing I'd check is that your fuel pump is actually getting the fuel to the carb. If yes, then it's a problem with the carb (possibly sticking float, or plugged lines.

I'm by no means a carburetor expert, but it's the troubleshooting I'd do.

 

[Malibu Boyd]

One of the first things I did was check the pump. It's pumping. I haven't checked the ignition because it was still firing up. But now that I think about it besides the plugs and wires the rest of that stuff is 30 years old🙂

 

[Ribbedroof]

Accelerator pump working? Opening the throttle without a pump shot will cause a stall.

 

[Malibu Boyd]

Accelerator pump working? Opening the throttle without a pump shot will cause a stall.

Just had the carb rebuilt. How could I check to see if it works.

 

[Longroof79]

With the air cleaner off, using a small flashlight, look down into the primary throats of the carb and activate the throttle. You should see fuel squirt from the nozzles. If not, you're definitely having a fuel delivery issue.

 

[pontiacgp]

Just had the carb rebuilt. How could I check to see if it works.

have you talked to the shop that rebuilt the carb?