Won't start after running out of gas
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Some in-tank pumps are "Run Dry Protected" with a fuse to prevent explosion, since the fuel itself cools the pump. Some just have an extra signal from the tank float to the computer, so the computer may have to be reset by disconnecting the battery negative for a few minutes.
I have a non-ford buggy right now that looks like the pump just plain died - not unusual.
Check also to make sure the inertial switch has not tripped.
I have a non-ford buggy right now that looks like the pump just plain died - not unusual.
Check also to make sure the inertial switch has not tripped.
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The inertia switch is located under the passenger side dash a couple inches to the left of the computer you might have to pull the carpet back to get to it I'm not sure. Just push the red button back in if it is popped out and if it isn't popped out you can unplug and hot wire the two wires together to see if that fixes it if that does then the inertia switch could be bad.
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Since the rail pump is running, the problem is not the inertia switch.
If you cant hear the tank pump,try giving the tank a good whack with your hand & see what it does. This little trick has gotten me back home a couple of times.
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Fuel pump relays can be tested by baring the end of a wire or two, inserting them into the relay socket, pushing the relay in, and reading the wires for voltage to ground.
You can jump 12 volts to the relay coil to see if it switches.
You can also hotwire the output contact this way, to see if the pump is good or bad.
I tell you this so you can isolate a bad component - NOT to "BANDAID" the situation.
~Wolf
You can jump 12 volts to the relay coil to see if it switches.
You can also hotwire the output contact this way, to see if the pump is good or bad.
I tell you this so you can isolate a bad component - NOT to "BANDAID" the situation.
~Wolf
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I figured it out. It was the Ignition Control Module on the distributor. My brother in law said his went out on one of the first really hot days of the summer, which was the day the Bronco ran out of gas, incidently. Replaced it and she fired up immediately. I just need to re-time the truck after accidently wiping off one of my marks (the engine is really dirty(. Thanks all.
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No problem. I've just now got to figure out if I've got the timing off a tooth. It shows according to the timing mark I'm on 10* BTDC, but it lacks power after about 1500-1800rpm. So I've just got to wait until it cools down to pull the distributor and put it back correctly.
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Check any vacuum diaphrams on it while you're at it. Punctured diaphrams are a notorious source of messed up timing.
You should NOT be able to draw any air through them with a spare (CLEAN!) vacuum line if they're okay.
You should NOT be able to draw any air through them with a spare (CLEAN!) vacuum line if they're okay.
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