Did my fuel pump die?

[The Steel Cabbage]

I was out this morning, and the engine in my blazer cut out. There was no unusual idling or excessive shaking prior to the engine cut off. In fact, I didn't even realize the engine had died until I hit the gas and found that I was only coasting. Come to find out, my float was initially to blame because it said I had 75% of a full tank left, when in reality, I had no gas. (I knocked on the tank and there was a hollow sound)

I ran (literally) to the gas station up the street and got a gallon of gas so I could drive it up to the gas station and fill it up the rest of the way. It was fine again until I got it home where it died on the street. (I had to push it into the driveway)

My suspicion is that the f*cking float made me run the tank dry, and that in turn made the pump die. Anyone have any other ideas of that it could be? Do you think I'm right in my assessment?

[spideyjected]

Could be wiring. Can you hear the pump prime up
?

[Jay-Sliver]

x2 on the pump priming. When you turn the key to the "RUN" position, before starting the vehicle, you should hear the fuel pump prime up if you have your head stuck out the door..

Jay

[87wildside]

Running out of fuel is an easy way to kill an old pump. If it's a CPI the pump may still prime but not make enough pressure. May want to do a fuel pressure test before you start throwing parts at it.

[The Steel Cabbage]

No, the pump is no longer audible. When I turn the key to the last step before starting the truck, there is no priming noise at all.

[spideyjected]

Jump the gray and orange wire that attaches to the relay by the brake booster, it could be the relay.

[spideyjected]

Also, if you havent already done so, cut a hole in the floor while the tank is out "if it comes out again". You'll be spending some time in the tank, and it makes life a heck of a lot easier. It could be a dead spot in the pump, or a problem with the connections both inside and outside the tank.

[em98ss]

I will agree 100% make sure it ain't the relay,also make sure your grounded good,I've seen more people go through fuel pump issues just because of a bad ground.
Another killer of electric fuel pumps is the fuel filter, don't put off changing filters,with todays gas it's very important to change the fuel filter often.A dirty partially plug up filters will cause the pump to work harder than it's designed to do.

I'm seeing more guys around here installing an in line pusher pump,kinda like what Fords have.

[The Steel Cabbage]

Hell, you guys were right! The ground cable from the sending unit wasn't properly grounded. XD

[spideyjected]

The pump may follow, keep an ear to it.