3rd gen problems, need some insight!!

[pwerwagn]

Ok so I bought a 3rd gen a while back, and kept the 12V incase i didnt like the 3rd gen. Well all was good, so the 12V went to a new home last friday. Then this thurs, the 3rd gen kills over!!! haha



So anyways, here is what happened. I was wheeling, pointing down hill. had about 1/8th tank, the truck died. I figured, no biggie... pickup got uncovered. So It restarted and i hauled arse down hill to flat ground, let it idle for a few minutes to let fuel back in the lines.



Then I decided to leave, and when i got on pavement and tried to accelerate it would cough and sputter and die. Then it would restart... go about 1/4 mile then sputter and die. Every tiem the distance got shorter I made it about a mile total. Then it just wouldnt even start.



So I hitched a ride home, and went back and towed it. I stopped at the gas station and put 10gal in it, but it wouldnt start still. Then, right when I got it int he driveway, I cranked and it started and ran fine. I drove it around the block, and no problems.



Then last night, I went to drive it and it sputtered, so I just took it home. I guess it could still have air in the lines but i didnt trust it.



Can the lift pump work then not work, then work great, then sorta work... then who knows what?



I asked about the fuel gauge in the non-engine forum.....



thanks guys,

Jeff

 

[Bob4x4]

Do you still have the oem filter mounted lift pump????

 

[Bob4x4]

You can bypass the lift pump to verify it is the culprit,the truck will run with out it.

 

[pwerwagn]

thats what I was thinking guys.



Is it common for those to work intermittantly?

 

[pwerwagn]

You guys by passing the filter housing as well?



My pump is toast... When i hook it to 12v its smokes and occasionally runs when I tap it. Oo.

 

[JBallou]

Common problem to work intermittently. It is giving you a warning. Get a new one, or aftermarket with a 2 micron filter setup.

Either way change the OEM fuel filter.

How many miles?

 

[pwerwagn]

90K miles...



Thanks for the info guys, Ill be upgrading to somethin better.



BTW... I posted on a few forums... and TDR had the best/most responses as usual.