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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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I forgot to say: DONT USE ETHER any more with the GPs ciclyng.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RÖENTGEEP
Let us know more about your truck. Any mod, chip, tuner, etc?
How old is your oil, and is the level right?
The starter is working fine?

BTW welcome to the forum.
x2 .. have you check your oil level?
Does the tach indicate any movement when cranking?
Do you have a stock truck or is it chipped as RÖENTGEEP asked?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Yes the one you can use the tire gauge on.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Thats a good point Hussler. My Dp-Tuner came unplugged one time while backing a trailer and an hour later I finally figured what happened...
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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He is checking the passenger side plug... BRB
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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truck is all stock no chip. what is a Dp-Tuner?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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A Brand of Chip
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:51 PM
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the fuel pump... when you have the key on should it give pressure? it only gives pressure when cranking.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by fordstaf
the fuel pump... when you have the key on should it give pressure? it only gives pressure when cranking.
Only when cranking, you shoud have at least 20 psi, ideally 45-75 psi.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Previous question .. important, Does the tach indicate any movement when cranking?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Hussler
Previous question .. important, Does the tach indicate any movement when cranking?
X2, very important
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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oh sorry, the tack does move. we replaced the cps and even got another one just in case it was a faulty one.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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I will be right back, going to check how much pressure ... thank you all again for your imputs
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:04 PM
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Also did you check that plug on the side of the fuel bowl?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 09:06 PM
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What ya all think guys, maybe HPOP level needs to be checked?
 
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