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Nov 9, 2004 | 09:27 PM

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I have recently purchased a 1988 E350 with a 7.5 L motor that won't start. I get fuel to the injectors, but it won't run Any ideas?

Mike

Nov 9, 2004 | 10:09 PM

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Do you have spark? Does it try to start?

Nov 10, 2004 | 09:02 AM

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Yes, it does spark. Put in a new coil and new plugs. Starter is good. Will crank for a long time, but never fires. If I shoot starter fluid in the system, it runs until the fluid burns off.

Mike

Nov 10, 2004 | 09:31 AM

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ok. that sounds like you are not getting fuel........ I'd pull the iginition control module and have it tested. It sounds like the injectors aren't pulsing.

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:29 PM

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Along that same line, make sure you have pressure in the fuel rail. and check and see if you can hear the injectors "click" if you use a mechanics stethoscope on them.

Nov 10, 2004 | 04:30 PM

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Does sound like a fuel problem...

Pressure test on the fuel rail?

Check that the injectors are getting a firing pulse.

Nov 11, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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The injectors are not pulsing. There are 2 new fuel pumps in the system, and it has great pressure. you can hear the fuel running through the fuel rails. I am in the process of replacing the distibutor. Can anyone tell me where the EEC computer is located?

Mike