Hesitation upon take off, engine has a rough idle

Tiny
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Will be replacing the fuel pump tomorrow. I'll update this thread with results.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Before replacing it, check the pressure it is producing. It's a lot of work and money if it isn't bad.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I think I may have found the problem. I think the temp sensor connector wasn't making good electrical contact. I removed the connector and applied some dilectric grease to the contacts. (I had replaced this sensor a few months ago and did not use any dilectric grease on it at that time). When I took it for a test drive around the block it ran fine. I'm soooo glad I looked at that before I dropped the tank and replaced the pump! I'm cautiously optimistic that this has fixed the problem. We shall see.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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That is good news. I hope that fixes the problem. Removing the tank is a pain.

Happy Thanksgiving,

Joe
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Update: Well, my temp sensor connector theory was apparently just wishful thinking. We had a cold front blow through and the truck was running really bad in the cold weather. Since my truck has TBI, I don't have a nice handy fuel rail with a Schrader valve on it to check the pressure from. I went to the parts store to price out a fuel pressure gauge and the gauge kit I'd need that has the inline adapter costs as much as the new pump itself. So I decided to skip the gauge and just install a new pump. It wasn't really that big a deal. Took me three hours start to finish. That was totally the problem! It runs like a new truck now! I wish I had started with replacing the fuel pump instead of throwing other parts at the problem.

Thanks for your suggestions! You pointed me in the right direction.
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Monday, November 16th, 2020 AT 11:35 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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I'm glad you got it fixed. You sound like you have the same luck as I do. (Lol) I don't know where you live, but in my area, most parts stores will lend the gauge and adapter to customers with hopes to sell a new pump. Regardless, I'm glad you got it fixed.

Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.
Joe
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