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amikk97 · 06-04-2015, 10:25 PM

well basically as the title says, i have a no start. i had a little gas in the tank and then she quit. i tried to turn it over again and it started then sputtered out. now it just cranks and wont start. i added about 3 gallons of gas and even poured a little down the tbi. it starts with that, but dies when its all used up. i cannot hear the pump prime when i turn the key, so my final conclusion is i burnt out the fuel pump. any thoughts?

1976gmc20 · 06-04-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by amikk97

well basically as the title says, i have a no start. i had a little gas in the tank and then she quit. i tried to turn it over again and it started then sputtered out. now it just cranks and wont start. i added about 3 gallons of gas and even poured a little down the tbi. it starts with that, but dies when its all used up. i cannot hear the pump prime when i turn the key, so my final conclusion is i burnt out the fuel pump. any thoughts?

Yep

amikk97 · 06-04-2015, 10:51 PM

darn. just replaced the whole sending unit about 2 weeks ago. well, looks like im gonna have to wrestle with her to get the tank down again. i swear my truck hates me

Laser145 · 06-05-2015, 02:43 AM

I have the TBI and once my truck did the same thing... pulled the air filter and no fuel was getting into the TBI.

Upon close inspection I realized a couple of the wires leading into the TBI injectors had rubbed through their rubber covers. The wires were grounding out on the throttle body.

30 seconds and 3 strips of electrical tape later I was on my way... Check those wires.

**hatzie** · 06-05-2015, 05:00 AM

In tank fuel pumps use the fuel for cooling. If you consistently run below 1/4 tank you will burn up fuel pumps. Fill up to at least 1/2 tank and treat 1/4 as empty.

motornut · 06-05-2015, 07:37 AM

My 87 Burb left me roadside a couple of times.
Replaced the pump it happened again, couldn't hear pump.
Found a nicked/corroded power wire over the drivers side rear wheel.
Fixed that it was fine.

06-04-2015, 10:25 PM	#1
amikk97 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 51	Truck ran out of gas now wont start well basically as the title says, i have a no start. i had a little gas in the tank and then she quit. i tried to turn it over again and it started then sputtered out. now it just cranks and wont start. i added about 3 gallons of gas and even poured a little down the tbi. it starts with that, but dies when its all used up. i cannot hear the pump prime when i turn the key, so my final conclusion is i burnt out the fuel pump. any thoughts? __________________ Grandpa's '87 Sierra R1500.

06-04-2015, 10:51 PM	#3
amikk97 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Connecticut Posts: 51	Re: Truck ran out of gas now wont start darn. just replaced the whole sending unit about 2 weeks ago. well, looks like im gonna have to wrestle with her to get the tank down again. i swear my truck hates me __________________ Grandpa's '87 Sierra R1500.

06-05-2015, 02:43 AM	#4
Laser145 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 137	Re: Truck ran out of gas now wont start I have the TBI and once my truck did the same thing... pulled the air filter and no fuel was getting into the TBI. Upon close inspection I realized a couple of the wires leading into the TBI injectors had rubbed through their rubber covers. The wires were grounding out on the throttle body. 30 seconds and 3 strips of electrical tape later I was on my way... Check those wires. __________________ 1987 R10 1976 K10

06-05-2015, 05:00 AM	#5
hatzie Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wentworth, NH Posts: 4,977	Re: Truck ran out of gas now wont start In tank fuel pumps use the fuel for cooling. If you consistently run below 1/4 tank you will burn up fuel pumps. Fill up to at least 1/2 tank and treat 1/4 as empty. __________________ 1959 M35A2 LDT465-1D SOLD 1967 Dodge W200 B383, NP420/NP201 SOLD 1969 Dodge Polara 500 B383, A833 SOLD 1972 Ford F250 FE390, NP435/NP205 SOLD 1976 Chevy K20, 6.5L, NV4500/NP208 SOLD 1986 M1008 CUCV SOLD 2000 GMC C2500, TD6.5L, NV4500 2005 Chevy Silverado LS 2500HD 6.0L 4L80E/NP263 2009 Impala SS LS4 V8 RTFM... GM Parts Books, GM Schematics, GM service manuals, and GM training materials... 1973-1991 GM Light Truck Service, Unit/Overhaul, Wiring Manuals, Parts Books and Some 1968-1999 GM Service Training textbooks in PDF 1988-1998 GMT400 CK service manual project 1988-1993 GMT400 CK parts books. 1967-1972 GM Light, Medium, & Heavy Truck Service Manuals in PDF Please include at least the year and model in your threads. It'll be easier to answer your questions. And please let us know if and how your repairs were successful.

06-05-2015, 07:37 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Truck ran out of gas now wont start My 87 Burb left me roadside a couple of times. Replaced the pump it happened again, couldn't hear pump. Found a nicked/corroded power wire over the drivers side rear wheel. Fixed that it was fine. __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

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