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Old 03-21-2007, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton View Post
However, I have noticed that the '86 will definitely lose power as the tank gets very close to empty. I'll bet it loses some fuel pressure due to a partially clogged strainer. But, you would have noticed this situation prior to this issue..........the vehicle would have felt sluggish when very low on fuel.
Ive read that the engine being sluggish when on a low tank is due to a worn out and ready to go lift pump?
My 300D does the same, when nearing low tank it loses some power and idle gets a little rougher. I think it was reid (dieseldiehard) who was telling me it might be a wearing lift pump.

cant remember who told me or where i read it exactly.....
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