Hey guys I just changed my fuel pump on my 86 Trans-am that I bought for 300 bucks. I also changed the in line fuel filter. The car will crank and it is getting spark as I tested the number one wire while cranking the car. The pump primes up and everything. The car feels like it wants to start but I am at a loss. I have done the through the trunk method just fyi, don't think that would make a difference though. Any help would be appreciated and as always thanks guys.

 

P.S. not really getting pressure at the fuel rail.

 

Couple of things to check. Is the in-line fuel filter installed for flow in the right direction? Could be the small piece of fuel hose that attaches the pump to the sender. I have sen these split, even on new installations. Apply 12V to the bottom left ALDL port- this should start the FP running. Listen for the pump, and then check the FP at the rail after about 5 seconds of running. No FP means the pump is not pushing the Fuel to the Rail- check above items. No Fp whine means pump is not running.

 

Also, dont forget to put some new fuel back in the tank..

 

Thanks. I did the removing the fuel pump through the trunk method so I never dropped the tank. It has 3/4 of a tank and I bought a Delphi pump. I primed the hell out of the pump with the key and I can hear it whine for a couple seconds then the relay clicks under the hood as it should. I pulled the number one wire and cranked it, it shocked the hell out of me so I know I'm getting spark. It almost wants to go but I get no pressure at the fuel rail. My pump plugs into what I'm guessing is a check valve that attaches to the pipe.

 

the mechanic buddy I bought it from said that he hooked his homemade fuel rail pump up and the car fired right up.

 

After thinking about the no pressure issue I'm thinking the stator in the tank needs to go away and fuel line be installed.