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Old 12-16-2007 | 05:54 PM
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Ran out of fuel

My wife ran my truck out of fuel today. I don't know how long it sputtered in the process but it started after 2 tries when I put more fuel in but now it takes alot of cranking to get it started but seems to be running fine. Could something of been damaged?
Old 12-16-2007 | 06:10 PM
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I would change fuel filter before I really started to worry. probably sucked a lot of trash from the bottom of the tank into the filter
Old 12-16-2007 | 06:38 PM
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could be just air.....Like he^ said change filter filler up an run her like you stole her...she should purge herself fine. GL
Old 12-16-2007 | 07:16 PM
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Don't ya hate it when that happens??? Service truck quit pulling out of the rear tank and guage never showed less than 1/2 full... There I sat, on the side of the road.!!..
Old 12-16-2007 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Rpainter
I would change fuel filter before I really started to worry. probably sucked a lot of trash from the bottom of the tank into the filter
The pickup is always at the bottom of the tank. It can't just pick up "trash" when empty.

It's more likely some residual air that hasn't worked it's way out yet. Clogged filters show up during heavy power not starting. See if it gets better after a little running time.

John
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