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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:58 AM
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fuel line problems??????

i have a 1997 ford explorer 5.0, i try to turn the engine on and it wants to turn over but sputters and stalls out, i just replaced the fuel filter thinking i had a clog but thats not the case because i have pressure at the pressure relief valve. i took a gas soaked rag and put it in the air intake and she started right up but soon died. what could the problem be?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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fuel pump or pressure regulator - just one man's opinion
 
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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second opinion, put a gauge on the fuel rail, only way to know for sure.

Can have flow but no/low pressure. Should .have 35psi+/- regulated
 
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:18 AM
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Could be the fuel pump relay, or it could also be a vacuum leak.
 
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