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Old 06-23-2016, 08:35 AM
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Alright, I just replaced the distributor and fuel pump in my truck a couple weeks ago and I finally got the distributor put in the right spot (I believe) for timing. It cranks up and idles fine but it wont revup. I know I'm low on fuel so I'm going to fill up my 5 gallon can this afternoon and put some more gas in it to see if that helps. Does that sound like a possible cause to anyone else? low fuel causing low fuel pressure.
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what do you consider "Low" on fuel ?
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what do you consider "Low" on fuel ?
Like maybe a gallon or two
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so...your gas gauge is below the Red ? fill it up and try again. then change your fuel filter.
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so...your gas gauge is below the Red ? fill it up and try again. then change your fuel filter.
Fuel filter is new too.
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not no more.. its sucking all the crap off the bottom of your tank and your new pump is not cooling properly with only a gallon of gas trying to keep it cool.



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