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Old 04-27-2019, 12:43 AM
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Not running (runs with ether)
1989 f350 460 will not start, runs on Ether, fuel rail has Pressure. What controls the injectors?
 
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Old 04-27-2019, 06:58 AM
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Define fuel rails having pressure
 
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Old 04-27-2019, 07:28 AM
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When I hit the shrader valve fuel shots out
 
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Old 04-27-2019, 08:16 AM
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What controls the injectors?
The EEC Computer.
But you need to put a fuel gauge on it to see what fuel pressure you have.
It takes about 28psi to start the engine.
 
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Old 04-27-2019, 03:37 PM
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Sou ds weird, but, check for blown fuses also. Had a similar condition in the past. Would start and run on ether. Ended up being a blown pcm fuse.
 
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Old 04-30-2019, 09:47 PM
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or pcm relay...

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