Crank but no start
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From: Mile High Country !!!
Car: 1967 Camaro, 91 z28
Engine: Lb9
Transmission: M20
Axle/Gears: J65 pbr on stock posi 10bolt
Re: Crank but no start
Do you have spark, fuel pressure is ? Injector pulse ?
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From: Henrietta NY
Car: 1984 Trans Am L69
Engine: Sniper EFI Powered 355
Transmission: WC T5 w/ Steel Support Plate
Axle/Gears: 3.42 10 Bolt Posi
Re: Crank but no start
Do you have spark? fuel pressure is? Injector pulse?
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From: DFW
Car: 1992 Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: G80 3.23
Re: Crank but no start
How do you know for sure you have spark?
If these cars are like the trucks, then the oil pressure sensor must read a good pressure otherwise it wont power the fuel pump after the prime when you try to start. Are you sure you are full on oil?
If these cars are like the trucks, then the oil pressure sensor must read a good pressure otherwise it wont power the fuel pump after the prime when you try to start. Are you sure you are full on oil?
Re: Crank but no start
I suspect that the fuel pump is not the right one , parts shop gives me this 305 1991 caprice classic saying all are the same , maybe the pressure is not enough.. with note that after it fire up very well , than second day it wont again.
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From: DFW
Car: 1992 Z28
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: G80 3.23
Re: Crank but no start
A 91 caprice with a 305 was a TBI, so your TPI would be getting max 15 psi.
From what I have read here, a TPI needs around 30 to at least idle, and 40-45 to be able to drive properly. The unit I put on my truck came set at 45. I havent yet measured the car but I would assume its around the same.
From what I have read here, a TPI needs around 30 to at least idle, and 40-45 to be able to drive properly. The unit I put on my truck came set at 45. I havent yet measured the car but I would assume its around the same.





