why does my 1980 gmc keep dying

[zachh]

I have a 1980 gmc c1500 with a 4.1L v6 250 engine in it. I will be driving and it will sputter really bad then die. I will put it in park and fire it back up then it dies again after driving 100 feet. I just put gas in it. I have no clue what's wrong with it, any ideas?

 

[idahovette]

UH, if it's a 250 and a 4.1, maybe it's an inline 6????? or a 4.3 V6??

 

[zachh]

its an inline 6. I put it in wrong

 

[85K304SPD]

Fuel filter, fuel pump, distributor cap and rotor, spark plugs, dirty carburetor... These are some of the things that it could be. What is the maintenance history?

 

[zachh]

it's been sitting for about 10 years. it has been running good for the past few weeks. The issue has just started about a week ago

 

[85K304SPD]

Check all of those things. Start with the filters.

 

[ChuckN]

Check all of those things. Start with the filters.

This. Just had this happen to me recently. Fuel filter was the culprit. Had a little sediment in the gas tank, and I let the tank run a little low. Clogged it right up- new fuel filter and it was like nothing ever happened.

 

[idahovette]

its an inline 6. I put it in wrong

Sometimes it's just "fat Fingers".......lol