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Got a scare today, Thought the Megasquirt bought it |
DNHunt |
Jun 18 2003, 09:24 PM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Pulled away from a stop sign the car coughed and died. Tried to start it it would sputter and die. Ok I'll let it cool down. Waited 5 minutes tried to start it, it ran for a few seconds and died. Panic my new fuel injection unit must have cooked a component. WRONG
I ran outa gas. Stupid idiot wouldn't believe the orange light in the fuel gauge. Got out took the cap off seemed pretty dry. I had plenty of time to call myself names as I humped about a mile to the gas station, then another half mile to the Auto parts store for a gas can and the back. Put a couple of gallons in it and it fired right up, ran fine all the way home. Tomorrow after work I get to change the fuel filter. I hate that job but I guess I earned it for being so stupid. Dave |
DNHunt |
Jun 19 2003, 08:54 AM
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914 Wizard? No way. I got too much to learn. Group: Members Posts: 4,099 Joined: 21-April 03 From: Gig Harbor, WA Member No.: 598 |
Bruce,
Maybe if my previous experiences with running outa gas would have been as dreadful as yours I woulda learned. I use to run my 74 Superbeetle outa gas all the time but, that was in town. No big deal. I felt kinda lucky that I didn't pull a bunch a crap from the tank into the fuel filter. I was very thankful when I got across the Narrows Bridge with no problem. The fuel filter was new so maybe thats why I got away with it. Still I think I,ll pull it out and replace it. I've had fuel filter problems before and they can be real confusing so I don't think I'll take any chances. Dave |
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