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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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So I just installed a new bosch fuel pump. I can hear it go on when I turn the key but I'm getting nothing at the rail. I have rechecked connections and dropped the tank again once. I did have about .5 gallon to a gallon in there. Should I try to put more gas in maybe the pump needs some more?
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 05:50 PM
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Yes, put in a couple gallons of gas and try again.
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Old Nov 16, 2013 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 831xj
So I just installed a new bosch fuel pump. I can hear it go on when I turn the key but I'm getting nothing at the rail. I have rechecked connections and dropped the tank again once. I did have about .5 gallon to a gallon in there. Should I try to put more gas in maybe the pump needs some more? Need some fast help Thanks
jeep fuel pumps are usually better built, but fuel pumps cool themselves in the gas in the tank, some cars will burn a fuel pump if you even let the gas level go below them... (Stupid design huh? Using gas as a coolant?) but full that thing up maybe the line is full of air? Don't burn out your new pump by running it without gas surrounding it(different from running it completely dry.
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