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Old 09-01-2017, 11:35 PM
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My 1990, L98 when turning the key on won't show pressure but with several tries to start it will and the pressure goes up to 40 lbs and runs ok. then when I turn the motor off the fuel pressure drops right away to 0. Then it takes several tries to restart?

Last week I changed the in tank pump and inline fuel filter due to low running fuel pressure. That helped it run ok. now this new problem?
Old 09-02-2017, 03:51 AM
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Please check for a leaking fuel pressure regulator. Pull vacuum hose, that runs from the fpr to the manifold and check for fuel dripping or a strong fuel smell at the hose end.

Otherwise it could be a leaking injector. I believe your 1990 has no cold start injector. That was the leaking one at my 1985.
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Crimp off the return line and turn the key so it pressurizes. See if it holds pressure then.
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I would also check for a ruptured pulsation dampener in the tank. Remove and replace with a short piece of fuel line. That was one of the causes of my pressure loss on my 85.
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Originally Posted by viii
I would also check for a ruptured pulsation dampener in the tank. Remove and replace with a short piece of fuel line. That was one of the causes of my pressure loss on my 85.
It will need to be a hose rated for submersion. I really recommend that you get the install kit from. Racetronix
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Originally Posted by aklim
It will need to be a hose rated for submersion. I really recommend that you get the install kit from. Racetronix
I agree. For submersible applications use SAE 30R10 fuel hose . Regular hose will turn to mush from the outside in.
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http://www.racetronix.biz/itemdesc.a...IK-005&eq=&Tp=

Everything you need.
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Finally fixed the problem. The in tank fuel pump had a leak in the fuel line in the tank itself. Now it holds 45 lbs pressure and actually starts right away and runs better than it had in the past.

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