Broken engine

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Dead sending unit, broken baffles, how do you know this isn't simply a bad hose from the pump to the fuel lines?

I wouldn't spend another dime on this truck until you drop that tank and replace it.

Even if it ISN'T the problem, it's A problem, and needs fixed.

Besides, it's happened to others. A split line, bad wiring in the tank, etc. There is no way I'd even waste time on any more parts guesses if you know the baffle is floating around in the tank, banging that sending unit (and pump, and fuel lines) around.

I know the sending unit is bad because the gas gauge doesn't work - the stocker, or the electronic one that was wired up by the pervious owner. I think the baffle is busted because when the gas tank is low (by dead reckoning) and I brake hard, the truck shuts off. Based on posts in here about people having similar problems due to the plastic clips being broken in the tank, allowing the baffle to move and block the fuel pump pickup, I imagine that's what's wrong.

I do plan on replacing the tank, pump, and sending unit, just had some problems with my car (was hit while I was out of town) that I had to get cleared up, which sucked up the money I had put away for gas tank, fuel pump and sending unit, and new wheels and tires.