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New fuel pump did not fix the problem.

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by 74 cj 5, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. Dec 12, 2011
    74 cj 5

    74 cj 5 Skippy

    Mississippi
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    The old Jeep would not start this morning. Figured the fuel pump finally gave out. Came home this evening with a new pump. Put the thing on and it still did not start.

    It was getting spark but it still was not getting fuel.

    It turns out that both old and new fuel pumps work better when there is gas in the tank...
     
    74 cj 5, Dec 12, 2011
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  2. Dec 13, 2011
    OleBlue

    OleBlue Sponsor

    Tennessee
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    Might need to trade a fuel pump in on a sending unit
     
    OleBlue, Dec 13, 2011
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  3. Dec 13, 2011
    DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

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    that's alright, I once changed a starter because I forgot about the battery cutoff switch under my dash.
     
    DrDanteIII, Dec 13, 2011
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  4. Dec 13, 2011
    DREDnot

    DREDnot Not new to JEEPS

    AZ
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    DREDnot, Dec 13, 2011
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  5. Dec 13, 2011
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    I remember try to start engine whitout the distributor holder in place....not very funny to see a distributor flying in the garage lolll
     
    johneyboy03, Dec 13, 2011
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  6. Dec 13, 2011
    nwedgar

    nwedgar Now with TBI!

    Newnan, Georgia
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    This falls under the "doh!" category.
     
    nwedgar, Dec 13, 2011
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  7. Dec 13, 2011
    itsmy49willys

    itsmy49willys New Member

    San Bernardino, Ca.
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    I cranked mine over and realized it was in gear the other day. That will make you pay attention quick. Especially when your standing outside the jeep.
     
    itsmy49willys, Dec 13, 2011
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  8. Dec 13, 2011
    timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

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    No problem - every Jeeper should carry a spare fuel pump! :D
     
    timgr, Dec 13, 2011
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  9. Dec 16, 2011
    dellisoh

    dellisoh New Member

    New Braunfels, Texas
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    Always have a can of starting fluid. If it fires with the starting fluid and then shuts down, it's definitely a fuel supply problem! Sure saves on diagnostic time and trouble!
     
    dellisoh, Dec 16, 2011
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  10. Dec 26, 2011
    OleBlue

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    Better keep both pumps. I went to pick up one for my 304 today. Napa, AZ, and Advanced had none at their local stores. Advanced said they couldnt even get one. Napa and AZ said i would have to wait until one was sent from their hub overnight, and the hubs have limited stock. Went to oreillys and one will be here tonight.
     
    OleBlue, Dec 26, 2011
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  11. Dec 28, 2011
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    Have some always while offroading too...pretty easy to get a tire back on the rim using some :)
     
    johneyboy03, Dec 28, 2011
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  12. Dec 30, 2011
    zila

    zila I throw poop

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    Thats funne... I had the same thing going on with a Balzer I once had.. Only it had a full tank of fuel.. Filter was plugged...
     
    zila, Dec 30, 2011
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