Not getting fuel

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BETTY CLEVELAND
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I had an engine put in. When I try accelerate the truck hesitate as if it is not getting fuel. Once it catches up it runs fine.
Jul 7, 2016 at 7:15 AM
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BETTY CLEVELAND
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I had fuel injections changed,throttle body changed,checked hoses.
Jul 7, 2016 at 8:07 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent it. you have to start there to see what is wrong. also check vacuum leaks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Jul 7, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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RENEE L
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Hi Betty,

Here is a link to a couple of articles form this site that feature written step by step instructions and pictures explaining how to do the scan yourself, also I have included a link to our YouTube channel with a how to video on code scanning. In addition I have included a link to another article from this site explaining the process of checking the fuel pressure yourself. If you decide you would like do this yourself you can purchase a fuel pressure gauge online from sites like Amazon.com. Most scanners are fairly inexpensive to purchase. . For your convenience I have included two links to Amazon.com one to Amazon’s code scanner page and the other goes to Amazon’s fuel pressure gauge page.
Once you have the codes please get back to us so that we can further assist you. We are always happy to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://youtu.be/YV3TRZwer8k

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

https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom-20&keywords=Code_scanner&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=ae8746c4f3e5e340e83cef3752233773

https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=2carprcom20&keywords=Fuel_pressure_gauge&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=605f3a92fb400af06465c1566134514b

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Jul 7, 2016 at 10:11 AM
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STRAILER
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Hi Betty,

It sounds like it could be a clogged catalytic converter as well, check out this links to do some testing.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-has-low-power-output

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-a-catalytic-converter


Let us know what you find.

Best, Ken





Jul 7, 2016 at 11:33 AM
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