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Mar 15, 2009 | 12:33 PM

Mothatrucka

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Starting / running issue

I recently installed a new fuel pump in my 89 350. The problem now is that the truck starts up but it doesnt stay running. It will idle for about 4 seconds then just die out. If I hit the gas it just revs up and then dies out. A long time ago the truck had an issue with the accelerator pump. Could this possibly be the issue again? I was told it could be the distributor. Suggestions? Thanks

Mar 15, 2009 | 02:16 PM

Lazy K

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What engine is it?

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:01 PM

Mothatrucka

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351 windsor

Mar 15, 2009 | 08:49 PM

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Accelerator pump only applies if u have a carb. If u have f.i. gotta pull the codes

Mar 16, 2009 | 02:54 PM

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Im pretty sure it is FI because it says EFI right on top of the engine. So what could the issue be? it was suggested to me that it could be the distribuer but when i check the fuel pressure ontop of the engine in comes out slow I was also told that it should have squirted out not just slowly came out.