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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:53 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

I want to test the fuel pressure regulator...I don't have any fuel in the vacuum line. I know I need a guage, but how do I actually test the pressure?

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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:34 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

You need a gauge made to hook up to the schrader valve on the fuel rail (looks like a valve stem).

With the motor running, test the pressure then unhook the vacuum line on the FPR and test again.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:45 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

Does it matter what speed the engine is at? Like idle vs. revving higher? I'm guessing I should have something around 40psi? What should I look for with the vac hose off?

Thanks for the very helpful info...
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 11:52 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

With the engine at idle, the fuel pressure should go up slightly
when you pull the vacuum line off the FPR.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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How do you test the FPR?

I read 31 lbs at idle and when I removed the vacuum line from the FPR it went to about 40...is this too low? What would that cause as far as how it runs?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 12:49 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

That pressure is fine.
Is it not running right?
 
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Old Jul 31, 2003 | 09:43 AM
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How do you test the FPR?

naw, I got a rough idle...runs good other than that. The cat was plugged up and I replaced it (both of them with a single). The muffler is showing excessive heat and the exhaust smells overly rich. I think gas is going into the cat and causing problems. Plugs, cap, rotor, wires and coil are new and no change. Changed fuel filter, checked egr, IAC and MAP...can't find any vacuum leak and I pull 19" constant now. I'll check to see if I have an injector stuck open by testing the fuel pressure off the rail and see how long it holds it pressure after it is turned off.
 
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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How do you test the FPR?

If it's a pre-'96 truck, pull the codes.
 
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