Date:         Sun, 23 May 2010 17:00:30 -0700
Reply-To:     Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Rob <becida@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Fuel pump is not running
Comments: To: Zoltan <thewestyman@GMAIL.COM>
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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