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New fuel pump runs and no fuel comes out

Tiny
PFCBADABING
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  • 2000 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 4.3L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
I bought a new fuel pump and I hear it run at priming and turning the key but no fuel pumps out. I cut a hole in the floor disconnected the hose that goes to the filter and nothing comes out even though I hear and feel it running. Please help.
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2018 AT 10:31 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

The fact that it is running and no fuel means either the pick up is clogged from debris in the tank or your new fuel pump is defective.

What brand pump did you use?

Roy
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Thursday, May 24th, 2018 AT 3:43 AM
Tiny
HARRY P
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I am with Roy on this. The aftermarket fuel pumps for the Astro are junk. Most only last a year or two, and many are defective right out of the box. I have one right now that will not build enough pressure to start without priming it five or six times when it is hot.
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Thursday, May 24th, 2018 AT 4:16 AM

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