1996 Chevy Truck fuel pump

1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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T3582
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1996 Chevy Truck 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

Replaced fuel pump, now truck won't start.
Oct 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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make sure fuel pump is getting power, did engine start prior to pump replacement?
Oct 30, 2010 at 1:21 PM
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T3582
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Yes, truck was running prior to installing new fuel pump
Oct 30, 2010 at 3:14 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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is pump getting power?
Oct 30, 2010 at 3:15 PM
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T3582
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Yes there is power. Gas goes through pump, but not getting to carburetor.
Oct 31, 2010 at 8:56 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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make sure fuel filter is not clogged, can remove and try blowing through it to test.
Oct 31, 2010 at 9:01 AM
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T3582
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Put new fuel filter. Have gas to the input manifold.
Oct 31, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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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.
Oct 31, 2010 at 11:28 AM
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T3582
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OK Thanks. Will check carburator
Oct 31, 2010 at 12:44 PM
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