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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:13 PM
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not getting fuel

two days ago i was driving down the road and the truck started bucking (bad) and then quit...i coasted into a parking lot and observed that the fuel filter was dirty as hell so i walked over and bought a new one...started right up and was fine..... till tonight, Same thing happened but i was able to baby her home, but its cold as hell and too dark to check the filter but i cant see it going bad in 2 days. Any Ideas??
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:15 PM
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oh and talk about SMOKE!! HOLY ***** after it dies and i start it back up
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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Did you fill up recently? Maybe you got a dirty batch of fuel.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 08:29 PM
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Did you get a CEL? What have the temps been when this happened? Are you running any fuel additive? Have you done the in tank mods? What color is the smoke after starting back up? Is the engine oil full and when was it last changed?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 09:35 PM
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filled up 2 days ago right after replacing the filter. yes it has additive. oil is full change 2500 miles ago. not sure what CEL is? it is 28 degrees. no intake mod. smoke color is dark grey
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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CEL=Check Engine Light

Your intank filter may be clogged. When ya get a chance, take the fuel line that goes into the fuel pump off, and blow some air back up into fuel tank with an air hose. Then hook back up and see if it goes away. If so you need to do the in-tank mods.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 10:58 PM
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No cel. Where is the pump? On the frame rail?
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:20 PM
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Yep. Frame rail, right under the driver door. All you'll need is a nut driver, a bucket to catch some diesel, and an air hose. May not be your problem but its an easy test.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Is that the only fuel pump or is there another?
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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99% sure thats the only pump, I know for sure there isnt one in the tank!
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 01:45 AM
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Did u check the oil level?




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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 06:29 AM
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I would check the filter again you may have got some dirty fuel.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:06 AM
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what exactly is the intake mod? and i am going to check the filter first and then the pump.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:33 AM
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In tank, not intake. Welcome to guzzle's In-tank Hutch Mod Web Page

The screens inside the mixing chamber on the fuel pick up assembly in the tank can get clogged. This mod eliminates the screens and modifies the fuel return to minimize air bubbles in the fuel line. There's a picture of a dirty and clean screen in this thread. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-no-power.html
 
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Old Nov 26, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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LINK to in-tank mods.
 
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