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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 02:50 PM
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Fuel problem, I'm stumped

I have a 93 f150 with a 5.8, e4od, short box, 1 rear tank. When the problem started the truck would run crappy sometimes. I haven't driven the truck much in the last few years but when I did the problem seemed to slowly get worse. It is very hard to start and when it does start, pressing the accelerator stalls the engine. The cel test gave me a 126 and a 128 which are MAP codes, however the map tested out just fine with a vacuum pump and multimeter(on hz of course). I dropped the tank removed the fuel pump, cleaned it and it does pump. I don't have a pressure gauge however to see how much it is actually pumping or to check at the rail. I also replaced the fuel filter, cap, roter, plugs, and wires. I have ran lucas cleaner through the fuel system as well. I really cant afford to buy a new fuel pump if it "might" be the problem so any ideas would be appreciated.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 02:54 PM
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Go to Autozone and get a pressure gauge - they have them in the "loan a tool" kit.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Also I forgot to mention I replaced the pressure regulator as well. I don't have an Autozone near me and the local parts stores don't rent one.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 06:33 PM
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have you checked the injectors?
You might want to run seafoam instead of lucus.
Lucus is more of a lubricator, seafoam cleans gunk out.
I do it every 3000 miles on my trucks and cars and keeps them clean, well as clean as they can be.
 
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Old Sep 2, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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I have not checked the injectors, is there any way to get at the pass side without taking off the plenum?
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 09:42 AM
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cant get to the bolts that hold the fuel rail but the plentums arnt had to take off just make sure u get a new gasket they are only a few dollars n cheap insurance
 
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Old Sep 3, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Atipsword
...which are MAP codes...
No, they're diagnostic codes which mention the MAF. Codes aren't for parts - they're for systems. What's the WHOLE definition of each code? If one of them is "MAF open circuit/short circuit", then it's no surprise that your MAF tests fine but the codes appear.
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I don't have a pressure gauge... I really cant afford to buy a new fuel pump...
Then buy a fuel pressure gauge.

 
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