When attempting to accelerate the engine momentarily bogs down?

2013 RAM 1500
133,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUDDY BURTON
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While running between 30 to 55 and trying to accelerate the engine momentarily bogs down. When it catches up the transmission downshifts and it sounds like I have an old school four-barrel carburetor with no breather. Any thoughts?
Aug 10, 2023 at 6:41 PM
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It sounds like you have low fuel pressure, but to be sure let's use this guide and you can rent a fuel pump pressure gauge from the auto parts store:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Fuel Pressure 58 psi +/- 2 PSI.

Here is how to change the fuel pump out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know how it goes.
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Aug 11, 2023 at 11:49 AM