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Old 12-19-2011 | 06:47 PM
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i replaced the lift pump in my 2002 cummins the pump works now but i am still not getting any fuel to the pump what r some reasons this could be happening?
 
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Old 12-19-2011 | 06:51 PM
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Why did you replace the pump? What all parts did you replace? Just the pump itself or your draw straw and flow lines as well?
 
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Old 12-19-2011 | 06:58 PM
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i only replaced the pump the old one quit on me it wasnt kickin on now this new pump is kicking on and staying on but is not getting any fuel from the tank
 
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Old 12-19-2011 | 08:42 PM
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is it the stock lift pump or an aftermarket one?
 
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Old 12-19-2011 | 08:57 PM
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air locked maybe. need to prime it. i use shop air blowing in the fuel tank just too give it a little boost
 
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