Fuel Filter Replacement
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Hey Rancha--
Yeah, i thought i was bending the fuel line so i stopped. Is it just a matter pulling the fuel stem side-- and the fuel line away from eachother as much as possible, and then forcing the tool in there? Seems simple enough, but I struggled.
Yeah, i thought i was bending the fuel line so i stopped. Is it just a matter pulling the fuel stem side-- and the fuel line away from eachother as much as possible, and then forcing the tool in there? Seems simple enough, but I struggled.
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This thread did wonders for me. My filter on my 97 is changed. But, my lil truck still won't start. It just died on my wife one day in traffic. Any other ideas? I aint a mechanic, but am able to follow directions. Thanks again.
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Do you hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds when you first turn the key to "on"? You should also check for spark, take a working plug and pull off one of the plug wires and connect it to the spare plug. Then ground the threaded part of the plug to something on the engine block were it won't fall of when you crank the engine, don't hold it in place, you'll get a GOOD zap. Then have someone crank the engine while you look for spark, make sure your clear of all moving parts.
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Originally Posted by Ken00
Do you hear the fuel pump running for a few seconds when you first turn the key to "on"? You should also check for spark, take a working plug and pull off one of the plug wires and connect it to the spare plug. Then ground the threaded part of the plug to something on the engine block were it won't fall of when you crank the engine, don't hold it in place, you'll get a GOOD zap. Then have someone crank the engine while you look for spark, make sure your clear of all moving parts.
Nope. But I hear the ding, ding, ding telling me the key is in the ign.
Spare plug? I thought the 2.3 used two plugs per cyl? Where is the spare. Thanks.
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Make sure it's not running by sticking your head under the truck by the gas tank and having someone else turn the key to on. If you still don't hear it then your going to need to check for power at the pump, do you have a meter or test light.
I meant an extra one that you laying around from some other project. I was really tempted to have fun with that.
I meant an extra one that you laying around from some other project. I was really tempted to have fun with that.
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Originally Posted by Ken00
Make sure it's not running by sticking your head under the truck by the gas tank and having someone else turn the key to on. If you still don't hear it then your going to need to check for power at the pump, do you have a meter or test light.
I meant an extra one that you laying around from some other project. I was really tempted to have fun with that.
I meant an extra one that you laying around from some other project. I was really tempted to have fun with that.
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Done
Originally Posted by pegwinn
Yup, the pump is running. It turns freely and sounds like it is trying. A coughing sound. Going to also investigate the timing belt alignment.
Thanks all.
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