Did I Fry My Fuel Pump??

[Sean C]

Originally Posted by 63burban4x4

Sometimes these pumps need a little extra help to fill everything again, if it were me, I'd remove the air filter,look in the carb and actuate the throttle linkage. If you see a squirt of gas, then you are not out of gas. If not, then put a couple of tablespoons worth of fuel down the carb throat, and try to start it. If the motor fires immediately, (it may run only a second and run out again) then you can repeat that process, once the motor fires it will run that mechanical pump a little faster (they run off the camshaft speed) and pull more fuel up. If this does not work after 2 or 3 tries, then you may have a bad pump anyway. You don't want to overdo it with this priming, the fuel you put in top of the carb is going directly into the intake and you can flood the motor, you may foul the plugs. Also, don't be having your face directly over the carb, if the truck backfires you will lose your eyebrows and lashes! If the truck did run out, you may want to go ahead and change the fuel filter, especially if there's a chance the tank has rust or old junk in it.

Followed these steps and got the pump runnin' again! Put a couple of gallons in the tank and went filled her up. Thanks for the help! Now she's sitting safely in the garage instead of out in the cold

PS Eyebrows and lashes still on my face haha