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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 12:33 PM
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88 f150 302 won't start

I have a 88 f150 that quit running. It cranks over but won't start. I do not hear the fuel pump running when the key is on. Very little fuel comes out of the fuel rail when I push the needle valve down on the fuel rail. The fuel shut off switch is not tripped. Any suggestions where to start or should I drop the tank and change the fuel pump.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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First off check to see if you are getting spark. If you are then change the fuel filter. If it still doesnt run then i would take the tank off and change the fuel pump. Just some advice, the fuel pump is a pain to do with the bed on. Make sure you have someone their to help you with it or else it is going to be a nightmare.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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I think that you also have another high pressure fuel pump, located on the chassis rail, drivers side...ground #2 to#6 on the test plug which will cause the pumps to run continuous for testing.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 04:16 PM
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Getting spark at the plugs, Where is the test plug located so I can ground #2 and #6?
 
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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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It is located on the drivers inter fender, photo below.
If shorting 2 to 6 with the key on does not run the pumps try grounding pin #6 to the NEG (-) post of the battery.
I would do some checking before changing out the pumps.



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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 06:46 PM
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After jumpering all that out, still didn't work. Notice a plug on negative side battery cable, not plugged in. Plugged it in and truck runs. Don't know why or how this got unplugged,( son's truck), but running now . Thanks for all the help.
 
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