Hard to attain and maintain hwy speeds, stalling, runs ok at idle but not under load are common issues.
fuel filter is recommended to be changed every 15,000 miles
If the fuel pump becomes noisy you can rest assured it is going bad. But, the pump maybe going bad and not make any noise at all. Anytime you have a problem with fuel delivery, first thing to do is replace the fuel filter. After replacing the fuel filter a fuel pressure test will verify the condition of the pump.
in the fuel line going into the carb in the fuel line going into the carb
You will not know. That is why you just change it according to the manufactures recommendations as listed in your owners manual.
The fuel filter is located behind the fuel tank. It has a pipe going in one end and a pipe going out the other end
It is necessary to have a fuel filter because, back in the 1930s the fuel was dirty so they installed fuel filters to clean the fuel going to engine.
Underneath the car, in front of the drivers rear tire you should see a small cylinder thing that hose to metal pipes going into it. This should be your fuel filter. Buy a new fuel filter and compare the 2, and if they match, you know you have found it.
Have you replaced the fuel filter. A clogged fuel filter will burn a pump up.
Is it an electronic or mechanical
If fuel filter is plugged car will idle but starve for power as it is getting very little fuel, If fuel pump is bad car will wind over but not start " no fuel going to engine " A little trick I use pound on bottom of fuel tank while engine is turning over if engine starts then you know you have a bad fuel pump
Change the fuel filter first. If that doesn't help, change the fuel pump.
The Fuel filter is located along edge of body on same side as fuel tank round with fuel lines going into it..