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Will start if I spray starter fluid

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET S-10
My truck will start if I spray starter fluid in it but will turn off as soon as the truck burns the fluid, What could be wrong and how could I fix this? The truck has been sitting for a few years now.
Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:16 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like the fuel pump has seized from over the years of no activity.

Roy
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:17 AM
Tiny
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DO YOU HAVE FUEL PRESSURE. IF YOU DO I WOULD DRAIN OUT THE OLD GAS REPLACE WITH NEW AND RETRY TO START IT OLD FUEL CAN GUM UP THE PUMP AND FILTER
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:23 AM
Tiny
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So replace the Fuel pump and change the old fuel would be my best option
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:27 AM
Tiny
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You need to verify power to the pump. If you do, then yes, replace the pump and as suggested, drain the tank and start with fresh fuel

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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:29 AM
Tiny
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Ok thank you
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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:31 AM
Tiny
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Good luck

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Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012 AT 1:33 AM

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