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Old Mar 1, 2014 | 05:56 PM
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Getting gas but dying

My 89 straight six is getting to the engine but doesn't seem like its actually getting in the engine
 
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 12:33 PM
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If you are positive the engine is getting fuel I would check the fuel pressure regulator (FPS) for fuel and listen/spray for vacuum leaks. Having a gauge to check pressure would be a bonus. Could also be the IAC motor, bad injector, dirty throttle body or MAF, bad 02 sensor. Lots of possibilities.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 03:08 PM
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The fuel system should be generating 50-60psi at the motor, get yourself a gauge and find out where you stand. If that is within spec pull codes and go from there.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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harbor freight has a nice cheap pressure gauge kit sounds like it could be a fuel pump going bad,but
 
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