First I'd listen for it (I do that every time I start it anyway <g>), then I'd check the ground on the fuel pump. Next I'd rig a wire with an alligator clip to a meter and see if the pump is getting power when you turn the key on like it should. This is my 'starting with the basics' (on a Does the fuel pump work? question) and is what I'd do for any bus with an electric fuel pump, be it a '79, an '82, an '85 or an '87. Rob becida@comcast.net Western WA State
At 5/23/2010 12:56 PM,Zoltan wrote: >I installed a fuel pressure gauge to see if the pump comes on at >all, but no fuel pressure. I have spark though. I'm not sure if I >have injector action too. I would need to check that, but it's >futile until I have the gas going. >The question is; what are the things to check in this case? I have >looked into the archives but I'm loosing patience with it. >This is a 1.9 system with a 2.1 engine. >Zoltan |
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