After fueling up the car started to bog out and stall

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PARKS PAUL
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Now it cranks over but won't start. I replaced the fuel filter checked the fuses and same thing.
Nov 19, 2019 at 5:21 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning,

Can you hear the fuel pump run when you turn on the key?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

You need to check for spark as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-an-ignition-system

When you changed the filter, did the fuel smell like fuel? There always is the possibility you may have got a bad tank of fuel.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Roy
Nov 19, 2019 at 6:18 PM
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PARKS PAUL
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I poured one bottle of dry gas into the tank. Yes the fuel pump sounds strong. Just replaced the distributor plugs and wires also. yes it smelled like fuel.
Nov 19, 2019 at 6:29 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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The dry gas will have little or no effect.

You would need to drain the entire tank and add fresh fuel.

That is if the fuel is the issue.

Roy
Nov 19, 2019 at 6:39 PM
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PARKS PAUL
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How is that to be done? Is there any other solutions?
Nov 20, 2019 at 9:26 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You would need a siphon to remove the bad fuel from the tank. Then you can add the new fuel.

No, there is no other solution.

This is assuming that the fuel is the issue.

Roy
Nov 20, 2019 at 9:30 AM
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PARKS PAUL
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The quickest way to siphion all of the fuel from a tank that has been topped off would be a hose going into the fuller neck?
Nov 20, 2019 at 9:42 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Correct.

Roy
Nov 20, 2019 at 9:58 AM
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PARKS PAUL
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Would it be faster to disconnect the fuel filter and keep on priming the pump?
Nov 20, 2019 at 10:19 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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It only runs for 2 seconds at a time. it would take a long time.

Roy
Nov 20, 2019 at 2:12 PM
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