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Old Jul 5, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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fuel pump problems

I have a 1986 ford f350 crew cab dually that has been running like a champ untill both fuel pumps in both tanks went out at the same time. I replaced both and the relay for this prob. but the pumps come on for a few seconds and then shut off. can anyone help? please i need my work horse back on the road. oh yeah the fuel tank selector works fine i think
 

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The fuel pump circuit gets power initially from the starter relay. After it starts, a oil pressure switch feeds power to the relay. If the relay is not kicking in to keep the fuel pumps running, I would suspect the oil pressure switch.
 
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What is the fuel pressure reading at the Fuel Rail?
 
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What is the fuel pressure reading at the Fuel Rail?
From his description I assumed he had a 460 with the 4bbl carb, no fuel injection.
 
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Yep,my bad....No fuel injection there..I would agree with the oil pressure switch..Especially since they are both not working..
 
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Originally Posted by Franklin2
The fuel pump circuit gets power initially from the starter relay. After it starts, a oil pressure switch feeds power to the relay. If the relay is not kicking in to keep the fuel pumps running, I would suspect the oil pressure switch.
man thanks a bunch i will let you know if it works thanks again
 
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yep,my bad....no fuel injection there..i would agree with the oil pressure switch..especially since they are both not working..
cool thanks alot for the info
 
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