Spits and stutters while under a load?

Tiny
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  • 2002 GMC ENVOY
  • 4.2L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 299,232 MILES
Just got the vehicle listed above, the man told me he put in a new fuel pump. It was running fine until I stopped and got gas, then it ran fine for about 20 miles, then it started to spit and stutter while in drive would not go above 20 MPH. Put it in park runs fine put in neutral runs fine. I have changed tb, vvt, cam sensor, crank sensor, the sensor between air filter and tb plugs manifold gasket put Heet and Seafoam in tank, but still have the same symptom spit sputtering while under a load. No codes, no SES light. Any advice would be helpful and appreciate.
Monday, December 12th, 2022 AT 6:57 AM

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Tiny
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It does sound like the fuel pump is going out or the new pump is defective. To be sure we need to do a fuel pump pressure test. Here is a guide to help and i have included how to do the test on your car and the pressure spec as well. You can rent a fuel pressure gauge at the auto parts store for cheap or free in some cases.

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

Fuel Pressure .................... 48-54 psi
KOEO Key on Engine Off

I have included how to change the pump out in the images below in case you need them. Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Monday, December 12th, 2022 AT 11:09 AM
Tiny
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Well, I guess i'm slow because I can't seem to find the port on it. Got any ideas?
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Tuesday, December 13th, 2022 AT 3:35 PM
Tiny
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Never mind, I found it next to fuel filter under driverside have tester on it will give update when I get back.
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Wednesday, December 14th, 2022 AT 12:34 PM
Tiny
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Well, got it pressure tested an your right looks like a faulty fuel pump.
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Thursday, December 15th, 2022 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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Yep, that will do it, good find. I have found a fuel pump for you on Amazon for $70.00.

https://amzn.to/3j4JjWp

Let me know how it goes.
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Friday, December 16th, 2022 AT 11:12 AM
Tiny
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Sorry, bought a CarQuest plus he bought the bad one off of Amazon.
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Friday, December 16th, 2022 AT 11:31 AM
Tiny
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Will let you know as soon as I get it running. Its popping the little plastic clip off of the filter on the way to get some new ones.
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Friday, December 16th, 2022 AT 11:33 AM
Tiny
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Okay, sounds good. AutoZone parts work well, let me know how it goes.
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Friday, December 16th, 2022 AT 12:33 PM

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