Truck loses all power until shut off, but does fine with above half tank

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Sep 2, 2011 | 09:20 PM

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ZUK

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Alright....after pulling the tank for the 4th time....I replaced the pump "sock"....Yes it fixed the problem....It just wouldnt allow the flow the pump needed....I figure the reason it started after half tank, is because when it was full, it had enough weight on it to pressure force the fuel in to it....but after half tank, the pressure was alot less, allowing the pump to starve....hope this can help someone else....

kinda related to what some of the Chevys do
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/inde...owtopic=110786

Sep 3, 2011 | 06:12 AM

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kinda related to what some of the Chevys do
http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/inde...owtopic=110786

Yeah it is sorta the same thing....strange, but figured out for me at least.

Sep 3, 2011 | 12:02 PM

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I want to know how you could even put a used fuel pump in .

Then never put a new fuel pump sock on. Most likely never looked at it.

Tank comes out for any reason it gets a new pump.and fuel pump bracket and sending unit.

i just throw the used pumps in the Trash .

If any one wants used ones PM me I save them for you!!!

Sep 4, 2011 | 09:57 AM

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Well that may be fine for some, but as times are tight 33 bucks is alot better than 180 (quoted at Napa). I installed a new sock from Napa for 4 bucks....and it only takes me about 15 minutes to drop my tank, so if the used one goes bad I can install up to 5 more of them for the price of a new one. Oh and the used ones come with a 101 day warranty.