Fuel pressure
Fuel pressure
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Eastern Ontario, Canada
1. Relieve the fuel system pressure. open the gas cap and the drain valve on the fuel filter ( grab a container to collect the fuel )
2. Remove the fuel line from the fuel pump and attach a fuel pressure gauge betweeen the fuel pump and the fuel supply line to the engine.
3. Turn all accessories OFF and swith the ignition key ON (engine not running)
The pump will run for a few seconds. Note the reading on the gauge.
2. Remove the fuel line from the fuel pump and attach a fuel pressure gauge betweeen the fuel pump and the fuel supply line to the engine.
3. Turn all accessories OFF and swith the ignition key ON (engine not running)
The pump will run for a few seconds. Note the reading on the gauge.
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Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Bonney Lake, WA
It's a lot easier than that on an original body style truck. Remove the engine cover, and you'll see a shrader valve, (tire valve) on the side of the fuel pressure regulator. Start the truck, with a tire pressure gauge, (which is wrapped in rags) check the pressure. You should be in the 60-80psi range. You probably aren't so you'd be wise to shim it.
Get back to us with your pressure, and someone will walk you through the process.
Get back to us with your pressure, and someone will walk you through the process.
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: wichita kansas
I wont get to work on it till saturday so I'll let ya know this weekend about the pressure. What is this shim you are talking about? Is this a simmple mod? Thanks for the info!!
