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1996 Chevy Truck fuel pump

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1996 Chevy Truck 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Replaced fuel pump, now truck won't start.
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 5:06 PM

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Make sure fuel pump is getting power, did engine start prior to pump replacement?
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 8:21 PM
Tiny
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Yes, truck was running prior to installing new fuel pump
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 10:14 PM
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Is pump getting power?
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Saturday, October 30th, 2010 AT 10:15 PM
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Yes there is power. Gas goes through pump, but not getting to carburetor.
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 3:56 PM
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Make sure fuel filter is not clogged, can remove and try blowing through it to test.
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 4:01 PM
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Put new fuel filter. Have gas to the input manifold.
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 4:32 PM
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What pressure is the pump putting out? If fuel is getting to intake but not carb then either carb is bad/clogged or fuel pressure is weak.
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 6:28 PM
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OK Thanks. Will check carburator
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Sunday, October 31st, 2010 AT 7:44 PM

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