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Hello all,
I have an 87 f-350 with 7.3L. I have great fuel pressure all the way to the injection pump but nothing but a couple drops coming out the lines to the injectors. I tested the solenoid on top of the pump and it is working.
The odd thing is,... sometimes it will start. Then runs pretty good until it sits all night. But when it will not start I have no fuel pressure past the injector pump.
I know I am doomed (injection pump time) but in the hopes of something I missed. Is there any other reason I would not be getting fuel to the injectors intermittently?
Thanks for reading
I have an 87 f-350 with 7.3L. I have great fuel pressure all the way to the injection pump but nothing but a couple drops coming out the lines to the injectors. I tested the solenoid on top of the pump and it is working.
The odd thing is,... sometimes it will start. Then runs pretty good until it sits all night. But when it will not start I have no fuel pressure past the injector pump.
I know I am doomed (injection pump time) but in the hopes of something I missed. Is there any other reason I would not be getting fuel to the injectors intermittently?
Thanks for reading
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An air leak somewhere in the fuel system causing the fuel lines to lose prime will cause your problem. It doesn't have to leak fuel out to get air in.
The lift pump may be very weak. Check engine oil for fuel dilution, a bad lift pump will add fuel to the oil though the broken diaphragm.
The lift pump may be very weak. Check engine oil for fuel dilution, a bad lift pump will add fuel to the oil though the broken diaphragm.
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Thanks "Mistaken" for your reply,
I have an electric fuel pump on the frame as well as the mechanical pump. I have no leaks and I have great fuel pressure to the IP. After the IP nothing.
I will check the oil for fuel,.. in fact right now.
Thanks for the tip.
I have an electric fuel pump on the frame as well as the mechanical pump. I have no leaks and I have great fuel pressure to the IP. After the IP nothing.
I will check the oil for fuel,.. in fact right now.
Thanks for the tip.
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A bad lift pump will not always put fuel in the crankcase. It does sound as if you have a leak somewhere. The last one I repaired had a leaking tank switch. Push the bleed valve in the morning and have someone crank it over, if you don't have fuel right away you have a leak. Does sound like a pump thou.
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It does sound IP related based on the information given. If you run the e-pump for 10 seconds before starting and it doesn't fire off quickly, then you can be sure it isn't a leak causing the issue and you are looking at an IP replacement. Even with leak back, it should fire off after a crank or two.
If you replace the IP, you need to replace the injectors, too. It is pretty critical to do both at the same time of you like MPG and HP. Have the timing set as well.
If you replace the IP, you need to replace the injectors, too. It is pretty critical to do both at the same time of you like MPG and HP. Have the timing set as well.
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Thanks eatont9999,
I was reading your problem as well and came to the same :-( conclusion.
I appreciate everyones input! I will post the solution when done.
I was reading your problem as well and came to the same :-( conclusion.
I appreciate everyones input! I will post the solution when done.
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