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Starts, but won't stay running - help!
Hey fellas:
Well, the good news is, I got it started. The bad news is is won't stay running. After sitting for 4 years, I changed all the fluids and filters (oil, gas, tranny), got the gas tank reconditioned, replaced plugs, plug wires, cap, rotor, points and new battery. When I replaced the points, I didn't have it set correctly (cam wasn't even opening points - duh!), so I the set gap to .016" and hooked up the remote starter switch (as instructed - thanks!). Turned it over with switch (key turned on) and it started almost instantly!!! That made me really happy!! It ran for about 30 seconds (a little rough) and then quit. I tried it again, and it started right up again. This time it didn't run as well or as long and quit again. I tried to start it about 10 more times and it started every time, but it seemed to stop running sooner and ran crappier, each time. If I let it sit for a while (5 minutes) it will start stronger and run longer, but still not stay running. If I try the accelerator pedal, it dies even sooner. I can't even get it to rev up before it dies. I have about 8 gallons of gas in the tank. I noticed a small almost transparent loooking hose (1/8" ID?) with a short length of rubber hose on the end of it just hanging there unconnected. I can't for the life of me, see where this hose should connect. It's coming from the botton of the engine compartment (thru a hole in the metal at the bottom), just to the left of the battery. Anyone got any ideas where this should hose go? Could this be a fuel line? Any other ideas? It seems like it might be a fuel problem now. Any help is appreciated. Sorry for long content. Hope you guys can shed some light...
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08-20-2003, 07:29 PM
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This is one of the two fuel lines that connect to the pump.
#1 - comes from the pressure port on the pump (druck) - rubber hose from pump to plastic hose up thru body to first fuel rail - from first fuel rail run rubber hose to second fuel rail. From second fuel rail hose runs to pressure regulator. From pressure regulator hose run to - #2 plastic hose down thru body to a tee. The pressure relief port on the pump is teed to this plastic lin and to the plastic return line to the fuel tank. All of this completes the fuel loop (except for the plastic hose from the tank to the suction port of the pump. Whew!!!!!!!!!
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08-20-2003, 07:56 PM
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I've been in this spot. If you've got a constant fuel supply and your injectors aren't clogged, spend $30 at the flaps for all new vacuum lines. For just a few bucks and about an hour, you'll know if vacuum leak is contributing to the problem. It made all the difference in the world when I was at that point!
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08-24-2003, 02:14 PM
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OK, thanks guys...
Decided to replace fuel lines... see other thread please!
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