I replaced the battery. I could not siphon out the tank. I added new non-ethanol gas, because I could not siphon the old. Changed oil because it sat so long. I can seemingly turn the engine over by hand. Truck doesn't crank or start, but the battery draws down when trying to start.
I became frustrated with it, so it sat some more (not about 7 months, previously about a year. It ran before it sat.)
I am wondering if I should replace the fuel filter.
I don't hear any sounds from fuel tank (cap open) when I have the key "on". Shouldn't I hear the fuel pump? (A little nervous about dropping the tank but also concerned about what condition the gas will be in.)
One time when it did run, the alternator was "stuck" and suddenly became unstuck after about 25 minutes of engine running.
I am relatively mechanical but haven't done anything substantial in a longtime, so I am lacking some measure of confidence.
I want to get this truck running. I have someone interested in buying it, and it needs a new life with someone else.
I became frustrated with it, so it sat some more (not about 7 months, previously about a year. It ran before it sat.)
I am wondering if I should replace the fuel filter.
I don't hear any sounds from fuel tank (cap open) when I have the key "on". Shouldn't I hear the fuel pump? (A little nervous about dropping the tank but also concerned about what condition the gas will be in.)
One time when it did run, the alternator was "stuck" and suddenly became unstuck after about 25 minutes of engine running.
I am relatively mechanical but haven't done anything substantial in a longtime, so I am lacking some measure of confidence.
I want to get this truck running. I have someone interested in buying it, and it needs a new life with someone else.
Apr 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
