New Engine Dosent Start, Reg Wont Maintain Pressure
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Car: 1988 Camaro
Engine: 350 V-Eight
Transmission: T5
New Engine Dosent Start, Reg Wont Maintain Pressure
Went to start my engine after working on it for a long 7 months, and the only thing that happend was the fuel pressure reg made a clicking noise up to 7psi then lost all pressure. The engine wouldnt even turn over. Is it my starter? And whats up with the reg?
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From: Pitman, NJ
Car: '89 IROC-Z
Engine: Canfield 195 headed 358ci
Transmission: TH350, Art Carr 9.5"
Axle/Gears: 3.92 Dana 44
What regulator are you running? What fuel pump? You sure the clicking noise wasnt your starter solenoid?
sounds like you have 2 problems to work out. if the engine won't turn over you need to test for power to the starter. if you have that and the battery is good test/replace the starter. you need to test the pressure from the pump to the regulator.
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Its dosent seem like the starter is getting any power. When I turn the key the volt gauge reads about 11. I had the battery recharged at Autozone. I also tried the battery out of my other car, still didnt work. Mabey I did the wiring wrong? All the other power accesories work.
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