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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:27 PM
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87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

ive got a 87 z28 350 tpi got new fuel pump made sure its getting gas to the rails all the spark plugs look pretty good and its getting fire as long as you hold the key good compression all vacumes seem to be good but it cuts right back off every time i get it to crank any suggestions
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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Re: 87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

Checked fuel pressure at rails with gauge?
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Old Jul 19, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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Re: 87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

yeah its got about 20 pounds
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 03:57 PM
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Re: 87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

TPI needs 40psi fuel pressure when cranking.
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Old Jul 20, 2010 | 09:58 PM
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Re: 87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

cleaned out fuel rails and fuel lines and gas tank got it up to 40 psi but still have same problem i messed with the distributer a little bit and got it to stay crunk for about 10 seconds but still cuts back off tried to give a little gas before it cuts off but it doesnt make a difference
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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Re: 87 z28 cranks but cuts right back off

finally got it running had a wire crossed
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Old Jul 22, 2010 | 09:37 PM
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1986 140 mph speedometer in 1987 z28 with 85 mph?

does anyone know if a 140 mph speedometer out of a 1986 camero will fit and hook up and work right in 1987 z28 with a 85 mph speedometer? if so please let me know thanks
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 03:46 PM
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Re: 1986 140 mph speedometer in 1987 z28 with 85 mph?

The speedos are both mechanical and should be interchangable.
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