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    Ran out of gas, now won't start! HELP!

    Last night I ran out of gas and my wife brought my 3 gal tank and filled her up and then went to start it and it turned over fine but WOULD NOT START! I even disconnected the fuel line at the fuel filter and checked and fuel pressure was steady. I think it flooded the combustion chamber...?? But i don't know what the problem is. I checked the distributer connections, spark plug wires to spark plug connection and everything.. Any thoughts??
    Thanks in advance.

    -"Hairlipstiva" 1991 GL 5spd (swapped from an auto), rolling on Enkei 14x6 +38 with 195/45/14 Toyo's, Jensen MP5720 CD deck, tach install, LED strip in cluster, down position rear wiper, FMS springs, Gabriel shocks on 4 corners, Acura Integra short shifter
    -Escort GT 91 donor car with BP, G5M-R tranny to be dropped in the little guy...
    -Aspire brake swap COMPLETE!
    https://www.wunderground.com/persona...?ID=KOKOWASS38
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  • #2
    DID you run out of gas or was the tank low when it quit?
    it runs so sweet
    91 L 5spd

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    • #3
      check the roll over switch located in the trunk you may have tripped it you never know?? there should be a small acess panel in the cargo area to it. Also check the coil wire, coil, and air leaks to the intake/vaf
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      The Jester - Midwest Festiva Inc., Missouri Chapter
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      BUILD'EM CHEAP, RUN'EM HARD, REPAIR'EM DAILY!


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      • #4
        I'm too poor to pay attention! I didn't read enough about the fuel pump running and pressure.

        Like Wes said:

        Also, you may want to check the fusible links.
        it runs so sweet
        91 L 5spd

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        • #5
          check your plugs,are they wet?
          96 Ford F-150 XLT
          93 Festiva L (Modified)
          92 Festiva L
          68 Mustang GT 428cj

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          • #6
            I've ran out of gas 5 times in my Festiva....1st...at 40+ mpgh i loose track....2nd..never had a poblem previously.
            Before you go any further (changing a fuel pump) maybe you weren,t out of fuel.
            Also, if you check for fuel flow prior to the fuel filter...a really bad fuel filter that runs dry is definetly shot.
            Joe Lutz

            The SKATE ..... 1992L 5spd
            The Greatest Purchase I Ever Made

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            • #7
              Probly not your problem, but the last time I reached down in to the fuel filter I knocked the coil wire loose at the coil with my elbow and didn't notice. kind frustrating til I saw the coil wire, then positioned my self properly in front of the butt kicking machine and hit the "ON" button.
              it runs so sweet
              91 L 5spd

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              • #8
                Any Progress with the problem?
                it runs so sweet
                91 L 5spd

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                • #9
                  my wifes 01 honda civic has been the priority the last few days, timing belt broke :-( ....the infesto (its new name) is still sitting at work in the parking lot... i'll let you know when I investigate.. thanks for the tips.

                  -"Hairlipstiva" 1991 GL 5spd (swapped from an auto), rolling on Enkei 14x6 +38 with 195/45/14 Toyo's, Jensen MP5720 CD deck, tach install, LED strip in cluster, down position rear wiper, FMS springs, Gabriel shocks on 4 corners, Acura Integra short shifter
                  -Escort GT 91 donor car with BP, G5M-R tranny to be dropped in the little guy...
                  -Aspire brake swap COMPLETE!
                  https://www.wunderground.com/persona...?ID=KOKOWASS38

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                  • #10
                    before you replace the fuel pump be sure to either bench test it or use a jumper wire to test. a new pump is around $150.
                    Where am I, and what am I doing in this handbasket??

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