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Old 01-05-2009, 01:32 PM
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I have a 93 s10-blazer with a 4.3 that wont start and i was woundering if any one konws what the fuel pressure on that vehicle is suppose to be at key on engine off and key on engine crank
 
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TBI or CPI?
 
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it is TBI
 
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I believe it is in the 8-10psi range. You will need an adapter to be able to test the fuel pressure at the TBI unit.
 
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ok them i was wrong it is the one with a main injector in the center of the intake
 
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Ok, for the CPI engine (the one with the plastic cover with the word "VORTEC" molded into it), the pressure should be 52-60psi for proper operation of the pressure actuated poppet nozzles. The fuel pressure test port is located off the back of the intake near the brake booster.
 
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so on crank ist should be 52 on crank or with key on engine off
 
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It should be at least 52 psi. It should never fall below 52psi which is near the minimum pressure required to open the poppet nozzles.
 
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