Cranks but no start

Tiny
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Hello, one morning went out, truck would just crank, I changed the fuel pump relay, truck started after stepping on the pedal, then it was good all week, after the week it did the same thing all over, just would crank. Any help would be appreciated. Oh yeah, when the key is on, the oil pressure gauge moves around a little.
Thursday, September 16th, 2021 AT 5:55 PM

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Hello,

Can you hear the fuel pump with the key to the on position?

If you can hear the pump then you need to see if you have fuel pressure. In case a faulty regulator is causing the issue.
You should have 9-13 PSI of fuel pressure with the key on and engine off.

https://youtu.be/aITQclp7zIE

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Let me know what you got.

Thank you.
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Thursday, September 16th, 2021 AT 9:33 PM
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Yes, I can hear the fuel pump from the tank with the key on.
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Friday, September 17th, 2021 AT 8:00 AM
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So if the pump is coming on then you need to check the fuel pressure. If the pressure is low then you could have a bad regulator or could be a restriction in the line.

Have you already checked to see if you have spark?
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Friday, September 17th, 2021 AT 9:35 AM
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Checked it today, I do have spark on number 1 plug.
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 7:22 PM
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Make sure you are getting fuel. It should be 9-13 PSI with the key on and engine off.
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 7:44 PM
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I was told that the ignition control module controls the injectors, is that true?
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 9:16 PM
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It doesn't seem to be getting fuel, have buzzing from the tank from the fuel pump though.
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 9:18 PM
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The ignition control modules provides spark to the plugs, it does not control the fuel pump or fuel flow.

So you said you can hear the pump with the key to the on position?
If the pump is coming on but you do not have proper pressure, it could be due to a clog in the line, could be a fuel filter that is jammed or a bad regulator.
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Sunday, September 19th, 2021 AT 9:37 PM
Tiny
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What exactly does the fuel pump relay do?
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 10:54 AM
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The fuel pump relay provides power to the pump. If the relay is bad then the pump will not get any power and will not turn on. So if you can hear the pump come on the relay should be good.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 11:08 AM
Tiny
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What's weird is what I started out with, wouldn't start, then I changed the fuel pump relay then it started, but only lasted a week.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 12:35 PM
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Interesting, so on the last time did you hear the fuel pump come on?

Have you got a chance to check the relay this time?
Here is a way to test the relay just in case:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 12:48 PM
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Yeah, I couldn't find where testing the relay was at on the page.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 1:53 PM
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Sorry about that. I have sent you the wrong link. Try this please:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Thanks.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 2:58 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, I just went out and squirted some gas in the carburetor, I get nothing.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 4:01 PM
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If spraying fuel does not start the engine, then you might not have spark. As you know the two of the basics for engine start is spark and fuel.

Do you know if you are getting spark to the plugs. You can just pull one of the plugs and crank to see if it sparks.
And also if your pump is coming then it should be getting some fuel.

Lets take a step back, let me know what you have tried so far, this way we can figure out the next best step.
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Monday, September 20th, 2021 AT 9:48 PM
Tiny
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Well, I went out and bought a cap and rotor, ignition control module, going to put them in today.
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Friday, September 24th, 2021 AT 11:21 AM
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Let me know how it turns out.
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Friday, September 24th, 2021 AT 12:27 PM
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Sorry for the delay, but kind of stayed away from the truck for some time, today I swapped out the fuel relay, got it running, but went out a hour later, no start, only when I stepped on the gas pedal.
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 AT 8:52 PM
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So, what is it doing now? Does it just carks over and not start?
Can you hear the fuel pump kick in?
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2021 AT 9:01 PM

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