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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:35 AM
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i recently bought a 1987 f 150. its a 4.9l fuel injected 300ci. up till a couple of days ago it won't start. it turns over but doesn't catch. i checked the throttle body, clutch kill that i read about on here. can't smell gas in the exhaust orn engine. checking fuel pressure tomorrow. any ideas would be greatly appreciated. thanks
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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Check the fuel pressure and also check to make sure you are getting spark to the plugs
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 07:43 AM
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Even before you start the engine when the key is first turned to the run position the fuel pump should cycle for a second or 2, if it doesn't then that's the first thing to check.
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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may have found problem no fuel coming out of fuel pressure guage going to check fuel filter will keep ya'll updated
 
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Old May 14, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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pump not working is a better bet.

takes a lot for the fuel filter to block fuel completely.

check fuel shutoff switch.

check relay and fuel pump fuse.
 
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