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Pressure Test
- Remove fuel pump relay. Start engine. Operate engine until it stalls.
Crank engine to ensure all fuel pressure is relieved. Install Fuel Pressure
Gauge at fuel supply hose 3-way "T" connector. See Fig. 1. Turn ignition
on. Ensure there are no fuel leaks.
- Start engine. With engine idling, minimum pressure should be 29 psi
(2 kg/cmý). Remove vacuum hose from fuel pressure regulator. Fuel pressure
should increase to 36 psi (2.5 kg/cmý).
- Turn engine off. After 10 minutes, residual pressure should be 29-36
psi (2-2.5 kg/cmý). If fuel pressure is incorrect, check for restricted
fuel lines, defective fuel pump, or weak control pressure regulator.
If these items are okay, go to Main Fuel Pump Volume Check.
Main Fuel Pump Volume Check
- Remove return line from pressure regulator located in engine compartment,
on left side. Push a piece of hose onto open connection of pressure
regulator. Insert hose into a 1-quart (1 liter) graduated container.
- Remove fuel pump relay from relay panel. Activate fuel pump for 30
seconds. Minimum allowable volume is 1.0 pint (0.5 liter) in 30 seconds.
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