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Old Mar 6, 2020 | 03:44 PM
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Fuel Pump voltage

Hello,
1986 F150 EFI

What is the voltage at the frame rail pump supposed to be?

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Main pump is always 12 volts. The tank pumps do run on lower voltage. The tank pumps use 12 volts while the engine is being started, cranking.
 
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Thank you.
I have 4.5-5.0v at that pump. 12 coming out of new relay and pigtal for relay. Fuel pressure is 35 psi at fuel rail. Could be the reason for hard cold starts?
 
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Originally Posted by maxsams9
Thank you.
I have 4.5-5.0v at that pump. 12 coming out of new relay and pigtal for relay. Fuel pressure is 35 psi at fuel rail. Could be the reason for hard cold starts?
I'll double check that voltage tomorrow. I think 35 PSI shouldn't be a problem. I'll check my notes on the pressure. I just ran a fuel pressure test on my truck a few months ago.
My truck is a good running (and starting) '86 F150 5 EFI
 
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Originally Posted by maxsams9
Thank you.
I have 4.5-5.0v at that pump. 12 coming out of new relay and pigtal for relay. Fuel pressure is 35 psi at fuel rail. Could be the reason for hard cold starts?
My notes show 35 psi looks good. Wiring diagram shows 12v to main pump.


 
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