troubleshooting fuel system

[ajeff99]

If I wait about 20-30min. my ranger will reluctantly start, w/ the accelerator floored. I've replaced the fuel filter, tried a couple of fuel trtmts(heat and gum-out for water n possible debris), and it seems to have sufficient pressure. Its also signficant that after an accident I had to run my fuel hose/nozzle under/into the wheelwell, and it was driven/refueled for a time w/out a gas cap, suggestions? thanks to all (great site by the way). Is it possible to have a response sent to my email? (jaayers99@yahoo.com)

 

[Nhaz]

Could be rust flakes being stirred up in the tank if you had it out in weather without a gas cap.

Most of that should be caught by the fuel filter. But, if the flakes are large they could be getting jammed in the line and not ever making it to the filter. but still causing blockage problems.

In any case more details on whats happening please. wait 20 mins ? for what? after what? is this after its been running over night.. what?