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Old 06-13-2013, 09:33 AM
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Ok I had the crankshaft position sensor go out so I replaced that and the gas tank while I was at it because it was getting weak. It ran fine in the driveway yesterday and just as well today driving over to get gas before work. Shortly after getting a half a tank is started sputtering. When I turned into a parking lot it started knocking and the check engine light came on before it stalled. After pushing it into a spot I restarted it and it idles just fine parked. When I try revving it up it will sputter. Thanks for any help

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With it idling, wiggle the pigtail going into the crank sensor. If it dies or bogs, clean the terminals and use a pick to close them up for better electrical connection.
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could be the fuel filter also it sounds like they are not related... could have got somethig in the tank when changing it.

i had that problem with my jeep it would run fine at idle but when i gave it a little gas it just fell on its face changed the filter and it now runs just fine.
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What brand pump did you install?
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Originally Posted by meierfire2000
could be the fuel filter also it sounds like they are not related... could have got somethig in the tank when changing it.

i had that problem with my jeep it would run fine at idle but when i gave it a little gas it just fell on its face changed the filter and it now runs just fine.
He has a newer model where the filter is part of the fuel pump assembly. Quite different from your 90.

I'm also curious about what pump you used. I'm hoping not Airtex?

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