My car went from running properly, to cutting out starving for gas,

1989 ISUZU AMIGO
210,000 MILES
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EVECASEY
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Checked fuel pump was o.k.now truck won't start and fuel pump is not operating. i checked the fuel pump this morning because my truck was cutting out and starving for gas.the fuel pump was functioning properly however the truck was still staving for gas, now it wont start.please advise.
Feb 8, 2012 at 12:16 AM
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How did you check the pump? Did you put a fuel pressure gauge on it? Or just listen for it powering up? Or just disconnect the line and look for fuel coming out?

What about the filter?
Feb 8, 2012 at 12:30 AM
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