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No fuel reaching motor where do I look

Check pump to see if pump is working remove tank put on floor add power to it and works still no power

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If you are positive it is the fuel not reaching the engine, replace the fuel filter. Next after doing a quick Google search on your model, it seems the fuel pump relay can be an issue with this model. Have the relay tested or depending on cost, replaced.

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