1985 Jeep CJ7 fuel problem

1985 JEEP CJ7
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CJCRAZY
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1985 Jeep CJ7 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Manual
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I am having trouble getting the fuel pump to pick up gas from the fuel tank. I just dropped the tank and installed a new sending unit.All the hoses looked to be in good shape. Installed new fuel pump. This jeep hasn't ran for a long time. just started working on it. any suggestions!!!!!
Aug 8, 2008 at 4:52 PM
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MERLIN2021
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If the pump lost prime, try some starting fluid to help it, when the engine runs briefly, the pump can pump the gas faster...
Aug 8, 2008 at 4:55 PM
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