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No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Old Jul 15, 2024 | 12:40 PM
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No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

I have read about every post out there for common problems to troubleshoot when the injectors are not firing, but I'm at a dead end. Here is what I've done:

Replaced sending unit and fuel pump because they had failed

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Both injectors read 1.5ohms
Both injector wires have 12 volts
Both injector wires flash with noid lights when cranking
TPS voltage is correct around .5V idle and ~4.5V wide open
Fuel pressure at TBI is 12psi

Could it be the fuel pressure regulator? Please advise.
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 12:45 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Does it have spark? Test by pouring some fuel down the throttles and trying to start it.
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 01:15 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

if this has sat unused for a year or more,injectors are probably stuck-a firm bump on top the injector between the terminal pins with a hard,blunt object usually gets them working again
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 01:18 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Yes... it starts and runs when there is fuel dumped into the throttle body
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 01:20 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Originally Posted by 8t2 z-chev
if this has sat unused for a year or more,injectors are probably stuck-a firm bump on top the injector between the terminal pins with a hard,blunt object usually gets them working again
I'll try this and let you know.
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

If they're that bad, just "rebuild" them.

Disassemble, soak in lacquer thinner for a few hours, reassemble with new paper & rubber. No-brainer. The kit is like $15 or some such. Even if you disturb the injectors into working mechanically, cleaning all the crud out of them will make a YYYYYUUUUUUUUUJJJJJJJJE difference in how it runs.
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 01:28 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Originally Posted by 8t2 z-chev
if this has sat unused for a year or more,injectors are probably stuck-a firm bump on top the injector between the terminal pins with a hard,blunt object usually gets them working again
That did it... I've been trying for more than a week to troubleshoot this thing and a couple of taps fixed it!? Thank you for the suggestion!
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Old Jul 15, 2024 | 01:28 PM
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Re: No fuel from injectors TBI; tested everything I know

Originally Posted by sofakingdom
If they're that bad, just "rebuild" them.

Disassemble, soak in lacquer thinner for a few hours, reassemble with new paper & rubber. No-brainer. The kit is like $15 or some such. Even if you disturb the injectors into working mechanically, cleaning all the crud out of them will make a YYYYYUUUUUUUUUJJJJJJJJE difference in how it runs.
I'll do that. Thank you!
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