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Old 12-18-2011, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Raptelan View Post
I have a can of diesel purge and was thinking of doing this today, actually. If that does end up working, what might be wrong? Fuel pump issue? Or maybe the pump just isn't engaging because it doesn't think there's fuel in the tank? I'll check back in this evening once I find out whether the direct supply works.
Your order of probable cause is:

1.) Fuel filters (as BC mentioned)
2.) Plugged or slow in-tank screen. Can be cleaned by blowing out with compressed air, or by pulling the screen from the tank. Or can test by reversing the send and return fuel lines.
3.) Primer pump leaking air.

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