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Residual fuel pressure

Old Jun 12, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Residual fuel pressure

Hello,

I checked the fuel pressure, it ran right up to about 37-40 psi during the 3 second prime cycle, but then dropped back to zero within a couple of seconds (key still in the on pos). The 37 psi should remain long after the pump stops even with the car off, correct? I don't seem to see a mention of the residual pressure in the FSM.

The reason for the pressure test is that I am suspecting I have a stuck fuel injector, the car is running very rich, white smoke/vapor at the exhaust which smells like gas. SP #3 is fuel soaked, 1,2 are black sooty, 4,5,6 look better, but not much still fluffy black soot.

Thanks in advance.
Old Jun 12, 2011 | 10:25 AM
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Nevermind.. found out number 3 is in full on squirt gun mode.. I took off the fuel rail and it is a continuous flow in #3 and 2 leaks a little.

Thanks

Originally Posted by zlaxbro
Hello,

I checked the fuel pressure, it ran right up to about 37-40 psi during the 3 second prime cycle, but then dropped back to zero within a couple of seconds (key still in the on pos). The 37 psi should remain long after the pump stops even with the car off, correct? I don't seem to see a mention of the residual pressure in the FSM.

The reason for the pressure test is that I am suspecting I have a stuck fuel injector, the car is running very rich, white smoke/vapor at the exhaust which smells like gas. SP #3 is fuel soaked, 1,2 are black sooty, 4,5,6 look better, but not much still fluffy black soot.

Thanks in advance.
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