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Working on 1988 K2500, 350 TBI...cap..fuel filter..loose power..die

 

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Working on 1988 K2500, 350 TBI. Replaced plug, wires, cap, and fuel filter. Started Ok cold but would then loose power and die. Now will not start. tried starting fluid (carb cleaner0 and would try to fire but spit back through throttle body. Disconnect fuel lines at throttle body and tried to crank and no fuel.

 

Country: United States
Make: Chevrolet
Year: 1988
Area: Engine
Engine: 5.7
Mileage: 190K
Expertise: I can fix my own car

Already Tried:
Cap, rotor, plugs, wires, fuel filter

Submitted: 789 days and 16 hours ago.
Category: Chevy
Value: $18
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Chevy expert replied 789 days and 16 hours ago.

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Checked to see if you have power at the fuel pump if you have good power and ground at the fuel pump and no fuel pressure then replace the fuel pump

Customer replied 789 days and 16 hours ago.

Hello, As I'm sure you're aware, getting to the pump is a pain in the rear.. Is there a way i can check the fuel pump relay to insure it is good as well as checking the oil pressure switch?

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Expert:  Chevy expert replied 789 days and 15 hours ago.

At the fuel pump relay the red wire is a power lead going to the rear see if there is power there while cranking

Customer replied 789 days and 15 hours ago.

If power is present, than evidently pump is bad. If no power, is that indicating relay bad or oil pressure switch? I am under the impression that the Oil pressure switch is part of a safety system that will shut down the fuel pump if no pressure is detected. What is causing it to pop back through the TBI?

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Expert:  Chevy expert replied 789 days and 12 hours ago.

Yes it could be a bad oil presure sw but it also could be a wiring trouble check that wire first

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