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Old Dec 26, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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Looking for some advice. 7.3idi runs but wont rev up above 1.8k in nuetral in drive wont go faster than 10 mph on level ground didn't smoke any more than normal. All fluids are good. Any help would be appreciated thanks
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 10:05 AM
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when u rev it up does it sound like it is breaking up?
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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No not really just chugs a little
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 05:30 PM
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sounds like either your lift pump is failing and not feeding enough fuel, or your sucking air somewhere.
 
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Old Dec 27, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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Okay thanks I'll try that I was thinkin lift pump
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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The truck sat for a week and now went to start it temp. is 14 outside truck started right up runs fine no issues. Its been plugged in since last problem I posted. Any ideals to what's causing this would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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Old Dec 31, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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Definantly air intrusion somewhere in the fuel system.
 
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