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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:00 PM
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No fuel?

What could be causing my 88 f250 351w to not be getting fuel. I hear the pumps kicking on when i turn the key. What else causes an engine to get no fuel?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Single tank or dual? Have you checked the fuel at the rail?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 02:58 PM
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Its dual tank. How do i check the fuel at the rail?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:07 PM
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On the fuel rail there is a fitting that looks like a air nipple for a tire. You can press the center and if there is pressure in the fuel rail it will spit out gas.

You can also get a fuel pressure regulator to check a see if you have a bad pump, clogged filter, or if the tank selector valve has went bad.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 03:08 PM
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put a pressure gauge on it to check the fuel pressure !
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Where do i hook up the fuel pressure gauge?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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On the fuel injector rail. Looks like a tire valve. Gauge threads on there. Should be reading 30 - 35 psi at idle increasing to around 40 psi with throttle.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:55 PM
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Where do i hook up the fuel pressure gauge?
Driver side fuel rail, looks very similar to a tire valve stem. There may be a black cap on it.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Ok thanks guys. If i dont get pressure at the rail what could the issue be?
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Ok thanks guys. If i dont get pressure at the rail what could the issue be?
Clogged fuel filter, bad pump(s), bad selector valve or bad fuel pressure regulator.
 
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