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Question: What's causing the truck to run about a minute and shut-off?

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bugsfuzz63, 5.2L V8, Woodbridge, VA, December 14, 2011, 05:50
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when truck starts, and it starts-up well, it runs about 1 minute and shuts down.

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    mastertech6371 December 14, 2011, 06:32
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    check the fuel pressure. it may be good enough to start and the pump seizes when it gets warm

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    bugsfuzz63, December 14, 2011, 07:30
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    Thanks but there is plenty of pressure on the fuel rail. But, when truck is put in drive, it wants to spit and sputter and runs rough. I am thinking I need a good fuel additive jet cleaner and, possibly a fuel filter.

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    mastertech6371, December 14, 2011, 07:43
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    could be an injector issue but fuel pressure is critical. thats why the number is so important.

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    Court, February 11, 2012, 14:49
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    Mine would only stay running if you kept the RPMs higher than 3000. I replaced the IAC (Ignition Air Control Valve) and it's been running great since. The part is hard to get to, but fixed the problem for only $60.

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