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Old Jul 8, 2014 | 09:10 PM
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fuel problems?????

02 7.3 auto 4x4 runs like crap when giving any fuel, but will idle just fine. just changed the fuel filter 2k ago. Any suggestions appreciated.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 08:50 AM
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<embed style="height: 0.2px; width:10px; display:block;" type="application/x-firefox-plg" id="tapcwq">A fuel pressure gauge would tell you a lot, but it sounds like a weak fuel pump. Easy fix if it is. Pump runs $50 (online)-$150 (autozone) and can be changed out in 10 minutes.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 10:59 AM
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Thanks I will get one and see what it registers.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Found a video of what mine is doing-could it be that simple?

 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 11:23 AM
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Yes it could. The hutch-harpoon mod will eliminate that problem and eliminate possible air incursion to the fuel system.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2014 | 01:43 PM
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The fuel pump depends on good fuel flow to stay cool. Any restriction will shorten fuel pump life. That is why removing the screens from the tank and installing an external filter (aka hutch mod) that can be changed annually and conveniently will make your fuel pump very happy. Electric motors have a lacquer (or other material) insulated wire that ages and turns to carbon when subjected to repeated heat cycles. Short circuit eventually results. Larry
 
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Had HPO line loose to the block, replaced the o ring and tighten back up and running great again.
 
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