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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:43 PM
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Fuel problems

I have a 91 Camaro RS that I swapped out the 305 for a 350. I changed the knock sensor, ESC module, 350 tbi, and have a Hypertech chip in the computer. Note I also have 2 caprice chips if need be.
Now the problem is I am not getting fuel to the injectors. I had it running and then it quit when I realized I needed to change sensors. I can hear the fuel pump working, I have fuel to the TBI but not coming out of the injetors. I used a test light and with the key in the ON postion 1 wire on each connector would light and stay lite. It has a new distributor due to the old one being bad. Where should I look next? Friday I'll be going to the junkyard as they are having a half off sale so I will try to pick up another TBI but I dont want to just throw parts at it.
It cranks just fine just no fuel from the injectors.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 12:36 AM
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Re: Fuel problems

The injectors arent getting told to fire. You say you changed teh distributor did that come with a new ignition control module? That is my #1 suspect, after that it is teh VATS system which is the vehicle anti theft system. Is the securty light flashing? If you havnt changed the IGM change that and see how she does.
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Old May 26, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Re: Fuel problems

The distributor came with a new ignition control. The security light comes on for a few seconds then turns off.

whats the IGM
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Old May 26, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Re: Fuel problems

Misstype I meant icm which is igniting control module. I put a new distributor in and its icm was bad. So its still possible. Check the grounds on back of cylinder heads it could be loose or broken.
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Old May 29, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Re: Fuel problems

I swapped TBI units and I now have fuel flow, but its still not starting.
I checked spark and I do have spark, so I'm gonna double check to make sure I have the distrubitor in correct and not 180 or a tooth off.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 05:44 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

ok I think I finally figured out the fuel pump is dead. It stopped sparying fuel when the tbi ran dry, so I took the fuel line off and hooked a rubber hose to it and jumped the test wire. There is no fuel coming out at all, even after adding a few gallons to see if it was just to low. I can hear it running but the pump sounds weak.
On a postive note when i poured gas down the TBI it was tring to start until it ran out.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 09:05 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

fuel pump is deffinately a possibility. but you said you were getting fuel to the injectors but not out of the injectors that's why I didnt say anything about it
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:28 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

yeah I'm gonna try the fuel filter first if that dosent do anything I'm gonna get a TPI pump. I think the pump is just slowly dieing.
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Old Jun 1, 2011 | 10:35 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

ah I need a TPI pump now too...more $$$ damn!
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 11:27 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

ok so the pump was good the hose inside the tank was rotted away. i replaced the pump anyway. I'm not getting fuel and spark but the car still doesnt want to start.
I have tried moving the distributor around and on different teeth to see if I was off, but it'll try to start then just pops. Not backfire popping just make pop pop pop sounds.
Could it be b/c I dont have a 350 computer chip in the car? I'm running out of ideas and dont want to just throw parts and $$$ at it without knowing what I need.
Any help would be great. Anybody have pictures of where the rotor should be pointing on TDC?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Re: Fuel problems

Well if the #1 cylinder is on TDC on compressio stroke the rotor should be pointing to #1. Your not supposed to change the whole computer just the PROM. I think it'd run if its in stockish form either way. Sounds like a possible timing problem now.
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Old Feb 19, 2012 | 08:52 PM
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Re: Fuel problems

well I found out that the 305 balancers and the 350 balancers timing marks are way off. And I have the 305 balancer on my car right now so I have to swap it since thats whats casuing the timing to be way out. its gonna wait until the weather gets nicier and I finish my suburban I'm working on.
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