RE: RE: Weird Fuel Problem

From: Rick Barnes (rascal@scrtc.com)
Date: Sat Jan 12 2008 - 16:11:49 EST


Well when the fuel level is low, it is trying to suck up whatever is on the
bottom of the tank, so that makes sense. Mine sputters when the level is
low but I rarely let it get below one fourth tank.

Rascal

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Steve Preston
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:24 AM
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
Subject: RE: DML: RE: Weird Fuel Problem

Hmm. My Dak runs really bad when low on gas. Maybe I
should hook up my BRAND NEW fuel pressure guage and
take it for a spin.

I am following this thread with interest.

2003 Dak V6 42re

Steve P.
--- Rick Barnes <rascal@scrtc.com> wrote:

>
> Well since the sock is likely dirtiest at the
> bottom, where most of the
> sediment goes, when you get low on fuel, it has the
> hardest time picking up
> gas from the bottom of the tank.
>
> Rascal
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On
> Behalf Of Dustin
> Williams
> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2008 10:44 PM
> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> Subject: Re: DML: RE: Weird Fuel Problem
>
>
> > Yep, the sock over the fuel pump is nearly
> clogged. Replace that pump and
> > the sock that comes with it. You likely got some
> very dirty gas at the
> > first stop where you bought the 85 octane.
>
> Yeah, that's what I've been afraid of. But what I
> don't get is why it
> only has problems at the very bottom? If that's just
> where the bad gas
> sits then changing the fuel pump wouldn't do
> anything.
>
>
>
>
>
>

 
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