Yes.....yes and yes.
Hard starting 87
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Hard starting 87
Hard to start but when I keep it floored it will finally start .Takes a few moments to idle properly.I can hear the fuel pump for a few seconds as I turn the key.I put a fuel pressure gauge on and see 39-42 lbs when I turn on.
It will stay in that area while it runs .When I turn it off I notice that with in 2 minutes it will go down to zero. I check the oms on 2 injectors and read 15.9. I notice a tiny bit fuel in front of the distb. on the rear of the manifold .
Is it flooding some how?
It will stay in that area while it runs .When I turn it off I notice that with in 2 minutes it will go down to zero. I check the oms on 2 injectors and read 15.9. I notice a tiny bit fuel in front of the distb. on the rear of the manifold .
Is it flooding some how?
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Yes - Do your very best to run the car as little as possible until you replace the regulator and change the oil. In fact I wouldn't even start it again if it were me.
Last edited by PatternDayTrader; Sep 7, 2016 at 07:52 PM.
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gas in FPR
Ok wow, so I got a bad FPR. Thanks. I 'm glad I know now.Before I start it again I will put a new FPR and change the oil and filter. It has always started right up until recently . I'll take care of it asap.
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