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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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Angry new fuel pump installed

I just changed the in tank fuel pump in my 86 ranger 2.9 tonight.I got it started after some time,Now it won't idle or rev up..Im going to put some more gas in just to be sure i dont burn up the new pump...Could there be air in the lines?????At least now it starts..
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Have you checked fuel pressure????
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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no i dont have a fuel pressure tester..
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:01 PM
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Yes there will be air in the system for a while till it runs through. Try to keep it running a while and it should clear out to be normal again with the idle and acceleration.
 
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 09:46 PM
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yes it seems to be running better.. i will try and take it for a ride tomorrow..
 

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Old Sep 8, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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ALL IS FINE NOW..Must have had some air in it!!!!!THANKS ALL
 
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OK, good to hear all seems well now.
 
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