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Old Dec 18, 2009 | 10:16 AM
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Can a little gas be poured into the throttle body to help prime it after having changed the fuel pump and sending unit or should I stick with starter fluid? Thanks!!!!
 
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Either would work.
 
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 08:57 AM
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I would stay away from starting fluid for the purpose of priming. It is ok for the occasional start.(Just my opinion)
I am not sure about the '94(assuming this is what you have), but on my '91 TBI there is a relay on the passenger side firewall with a red lead that is not connected and is for priming the fuel system.
 
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I have started my TBI enginge (4.3) by pouring a small amount of gas down the throat. I needed to figure out if my car would not start because of fuel or spark. It started just fine this way and then I new I needed a fuel pump.
 
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