Starting after replacing fuel lines and tank
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Starting after replacing fuel lines and tank
I replaced the fuel lines and de-rusted and dipped the tank. I tried to start and it doesn't seem to be firing. Anything thing special I need to do to get fuel back in the lines-I have an 82-fuel injected
- RRoller123
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Re: Starting after replacing fuel lines and tank
When I did this recently, I totally goofed up the fuel pump connections so it was running backwards. I would put a fuel pressure gauge on the FI rail and confirm that you have proper pressure there. T a connection off of the CSI.
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'74 and '79 X1/9 (past)
'75 BMW R75/6
2011 Chevy Malibu (daily driver)
2010 Chevy Silverado 2500HD Ext Cab 4WD/STD BED
2002 Edgewater 175CC 80HP 4-Stroke Yamaha
2003 Jaguar XK8
2003 Jaguar XKR
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2019 Bianchi Torino Bicycle
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Re: Starting after replacing fuel lines and tank
Double check that your fuel pump is running and the fuel filter is facing the right direction, also look at the vapor lines and any check valves which might be clogged.
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Re: Starting after replacing fuel lines and tank
Thanks for all the help-I traced it down and the relay was unplugged under the glove box. So simple but I guess its easy to miss when the dash is being moved around a bunch.