I'm back!) New truck - new troubles, please help!

[amy1009]

So, I really loved my other cucv and I have NO clue what got into me that made me sell it. I know it all happened really fast - and that I've regretted selling it since that fateful day back in April or so. That was a good truck - I put almost 40k miles on it in 5 months - no troubles...which brings me to my new one...
The former owner said that you guys will know this truck and know him - he's also got a deuce. Anyway, he put an electric fuel pump on it, and it has a hard on/off switch that isn't meant for forgetful people like me...so of course - 2nd day of ownership I left the darn switch 'on' and it ran that pump for hours and hours and hours. Surprisingly the battery wasn't dead - but what did I do? I tried to think of what might have happened to it before I started it - convinced myself that the electric fuel pump couldn't get fuel past the injectors as I'm assuming they have a higher opening pressure than the AC Delco pump could put out...or am I not thinking 1982 but 2002?
Did I ruin it?
I started it - it ran ROUGH - I drove it for a few miles after the white smoke cleared (took about 10 minutes) and it seemed okay - Then I had a family emergency and so it sat...for a few weeks. Now - I went to start it and I bet only 5 cylinders are firing if I keep my foot on the pedal - otherwise it shakes the truck like its gonna break it and dies...and smokes like mad...
Do you think I could have damaged the engine somehow? Could it just be a tired 6.2 that was too fragile? I'm thinking - start over - either with a different truck or a new motor sans the electric fuel pump. Any ideas? Thanks!) -Amy

 

[mangus580]

RE: I

Really sharp truck there Amy!! Although I am not sure whos it was....

Anyone wanna pipe up?

 

[doghead]

RE: I

I'm gonna guess it was Chucks truck!

 

[amy1009]

RE: I

I think it was a Mike or a Rick - it came from Ypsilanti, MI. Figures - super straight body like my other one didn't have - and significant rust that my other one didn't have...6 in one...

 

[mangus580]

RE: I

I wonder if somehow you got air in the fuel system... or maybe the fuel pump has failed?

 

[ida34]

RE: I

I sold mine to a guy in OH and still have to get around to putting in floor panels in my new one. I have seen the one from Ypsi. I bought a front end from a guy in ypsi from the classifieds but I forgot his name and his SS ID.

Amy,
If you need help let me know. I have alot of parts and an engine that should be good. I have not run it but the frame was bent in an accident. I am guessing the truck did not have any running issues but right now it has some missing parts. If you decide to go with another truck talk to Paul (Armada). I think he still has one for sale and he does a great job on them. He is up near the Flint area.

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: I

you prolly destroyed the mechanical pump. I am not too far from you and could come out to help diagnose.

 

[amy1009]

RE: I

Do you guys mean maybe I destroyed the injection pump? I still haven't quite figured out why this guy chose to remove the mechanical pump and install an electric pump...

I've noticed that flood of supposed low-mile engines on ebay - I was thinking of taking a ride over to WI and picking one out. Is it true that lately the army ripped out a lot of 6.2's and put in turbos?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: I

no the electric lift pump I wold just put a mechanical back in the truck, much more foolproof. I'm sending a PM with my cell #. I could come out on sunday.

 

[Blood_of_Tyrants]

RE: I

It would be a VERY good idea to put the pump on a cicuit the is hot only when the ignition is on.

 

[M1075]

RE: I

Great looking M1009. Can you please share some more pics of the antenna and where it is tied down. When up, how tall is the antenna?

 

[CCATLETT1984]

RE: I

thats the standard 10ft whip antenna. looks to be tied to the mirror, not sure i'd tie it down like that.

 

[steelsoldiers]

RE: I

I ran an electric pump from a civi 2500 chevy truck on my 1009 for almost 8 years before it finally died. I tapped into an accessory wire on the fuse block so it didn't kick on unless the key was in the on postion. It was a heckofa lot better than a mechanical pump. Especially when it came time to change the fuel filter or a fuel line. I mounted the pump inside the frame close to the fuel tank. That alleviates all of the pinhole-causing-air-in-the-fuel problems and the cool fuel from the tank keeps the pump cool too. I ran a clear plastic inline filter before the pump to protect it. I originally made the swap because the pump push-rod broke in two, of all the weird things.

If anyone wants to make the switch, go to the local parts house and buy yourself a fuel pump block-off plate, an electric pump from a late 80's Chevy diesel truck, a couple feet of marine grade fuel line, some clamps, a couple of barbed fittings for the pump, a 10' spool of 12 gauge wire, 10' or wire loom and a box of GM weather-pack connectors.

 

[ida34]

Re: RE: I

Great looking M1009. Can you please share some more pics of the antenna and where it is tied down. When up, how tall is the antenna?

When I last saw the truck I am pretty sure he had the tie downs running to the brush guard on the front.