1988 Dodge Dakota no start - fuel pump?

1988 DODGE DAKOTA
240,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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88DODGESUKS
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I just bought this for aa hunting truck, had it two days, I was parked idling, began to back up and it died and wouldn't start. I tow it home and it starts and then dies right away. When I turn the key on I can't hear the fuel pump turn on, and I can't find a pressure release valve on the fuel line to check the pressure.
How do I know if it is the fuel pump for sure and not something else?
Oct 18, 2009 at 7:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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This set up doesn't have the schrader valve like multi-port injection. You need to check it in line (usually right before the fuel filter on the frame rail.

Also, has the check engine light come on?
Oct 20, 2009 at 10:31 AM
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88DODGESUKS
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No the check engine light has not come on.
Oct 20, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Start with fuel pump pressure and let me know what you find.
Oct 20, 2009 at 1:54 PM
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