Gas tank being underwater

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CECILBELLE
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Ford Ranger, 2001, 70,000 miles. Slipped off boat ramp and back of truck was underwater. After being towed out, truck started and water blew out of exhaust but then died. Started momentarily and smoke came from exhaust and now it will not start.
Nov 26, 2006 at 12:09 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Well I would say that more of the truck fell in to the water than the rear end and would I be right?

I should be able to back a truck or car down in to the water and as long as the intake does not suck in water the vehicle should be fine. I wholey doubt there is water in the tank and even if there were it should not manifest itself that quickly.
Nov 26, 2006 at 10:19 AM
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Thanks bruce, you are right it would difficult for water to enter the fuel vapor managment system. Lets check the basics, Fuel pump pressure, ignition spark. Please let me know. :D :D
Nov 26, 2006 at 3:24 PM
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