1985 Ford Bronco Won't start after running out of gas

1985 FORD BRONCO
160,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PEDER_Y2K
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1985 Bronco 5.0 EFI

Always started reliably. Ran out of gas, added 4 gallons fresh fuel, now won't start. 'Tries' to start, runs on a couple of cylinders momentarily. Did the key-on, key-off cycle several times to vent any air in the fuel line. Can 'hear' the fuel pump for 3 seconds pressurizing system after sitting overnight.

-Pete, in Tacoma WA USA
Feb 12, 2009 at 9:41 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure to rule the fuel filter/in-tank pick up sock and fuel pump-
Feb 12, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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