S-10 Won't Start

HACKSAWBILL

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2010 CHEVROLET S-10

My 1987 Chevy S-10 4X4, 5 speed, with 148,000 will not start. I was having trouble getting out of a slick area as the four wheel drive is not working( another subject). After about an hour the engine cut off and would not restart. I am not sure wether I ran it out of gas the gauge may be wrong(the area it broke down is very remote and I had to walk out)but I know that the fuse marked CRANK witch is a 3 amp fuse and the one Marked ECM a 10 amp fuse both were blown. I replaced both and it still would not start would running out of gas and trying to restart it cause these fuses to blow. I need to make sure that I take the proper parts and gas to the truck and fix it as no tow truck can get to it.

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UNCLE FESTER

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It could be your Fuel Pump that caused the Fuses to Blow. If the Tank was Empty, the Fuel Pump may have overheated & shut down.
Be sure to put Fuel in, Check Fuses, Check for Fuel Pump Operation. If the Fuel Pump is not working, Check Fuses & Voltage to the Fuel Pump Relay.

The fuel pump relay is normally found on a relay bracket which is mounted to the left front fender in the engine compartment. Positioning within the bracket will vary according to model and application. Check for loose electrical connections; no other service is possible, except replacement.

The electric fuel pump is attached to the fuel sending unit, located in the fuel tank.