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Old 04-30-2011 | 05:19 PM
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I have a 91 S10 4.3 that wont stay running. It will start when I spray a little gas in the tbi but won't stay running unless I keep pumping the throttle. I changed the gas in it, put a new fuel filter on it and put a tune up kit in the tbi. Still does the same thing. Thanks for the help.
 
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Old 04-30-2011 | 07:36 PM
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Sounds like low fuel pressure. check pressure,should be 10-13 psi. May end up being pump. If it is,PLEASE buy only ac delco or delphi brand parts..I learned my lesson.
 
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How can I check the fuel pressure
 
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Old 05-02-2011 | 01:01 AM
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there will be a larger shrader valve on the fuel lines goinig into rear of throttle body
 
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Old 05-02-2011 | 05:02 PM
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Ok, I have fuel pressure but still wont run unless I pump the crap out of it.
Could injectors be bad? How can you tell? They squirt when its running and I am pumping it but that is all they dont squirt when Im not working the throttle.
HELP!!!
 
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Old 05-03-2011 | 03:38 PM
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when the injector sprays is it in a cone form? if not then ud have dirty or bad injector.
 
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Old 05-05-2011 | 06:27 PM
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FYI it was the little fuel line on the pump
 
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Old 05-05-2011 | 06:30 PM
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starts now?
 
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Old 05-06-2011 | 08:17 AM
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starts and purrs like a kitten

thanks for everyones help!!
 
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Old 05-08-2011 | 12:34 AM
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good to hear! enjoy yours like we all do
 


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