What would burn out a new fuel pump?

1988 DODGE TRUCK
138,000 MILES
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DBROUGHTON
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My 1988 Dodge W150 Truck, 5.2 liter with a month old fuel pump has stopped working. There is current going to the fuel pump and no fuel out the supply port when I turn the key to start the truck. To start the truck I have to turn the key all the way clockwise before the truck will start. What would burn out a new fuel pump?
Sep 27, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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dirt and debris in the tank locks up the pump. running out of fuel will burn out a pump no matter what the age.

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Sep 27, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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KHLOW2008
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A bad ground would also result in the fuel pump not working.

" To start the truck I have to turn the key all the way clockwise before the truck will start."

This indicates a possible ignition switch problem.
Sep 27, 2012 at 11:12 PM
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