What makes a 92-93 truck bog down under load?
The 92 – 93 trucks are equiped with a mechinical 3 speed automatic transmission. This setup uses a switch on the injection pump to kick down the transmission to a lower gear when under load. If the switch is defective or out of adjustment your trans won’t kick down under load and the truck will bog down.
What is the fuel pressure in a CSFI system?
Fuel pressure in the CSFI system is a bit higher than the CPI system (60 to 66 psi with key on engine off), and the regulator maintains the operating pressure at 55 to 57 psi. The poppet valves in the spray nozzles also open at a slightly lower pressure (about 40 psi). The injectors fire just before each intake valve opens.
Can a faulty PCM cause low fuel mileage?
Since the fuel pressure regulator is given specific air/fuel mixture directions from the PCM, it should always maintain the proper mixture. A faulty fuel pressure regulator can also be to blame for a sudden decrease in fuel mileage. These symptoms can also occur with a plugged fuel filter, failing fuel pump, or faulty PCM.
When do I lose fuel pressure on my Silverado?
I have a 2005 Chevy Silverado 1500 and I lose pressure gradually when I shut off the engine. When I go back to start it within an hour I cant get it to fire unless its turned over several times and I hit the gas. Ive replaced the fuel pressure regulator and ICV. No codes whats so ever.
What happens when your fuel pressure drops off?
Fuel pressure that drops-off during acceleration, cruise, or hard cornering may cause a lean condition. A lean condition can cause a loss of power, surging, or misfire. You can diagnose a lean condition using a scan tool.
What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?
Symptoms Of A Bad Fuel Pump. Where To Buy The Fuel Pump And Save. TEST 1: Using Starting Fluid. TEST 2: Fuel Pressure Test With Gauge. Which And Where To Buy A Fuel Pressure Gauge. More GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L Tutorials. You can find this tutorial in Spanish here: Cómo Verificar La Bomba de Combustible en Los Sistemas TBI (at: autotecnico-online.com ).
How to check fuel pressure in Gen 5.7L?
1. Fuel pressure regulator- pull the vacuum tubing off the fpr and if there is fuel, diaphragm is shot, Replace the fpr. Oh I did not notice you have an old gen 5.7L. FPR is inside the intake. Can’t check the diaphragm condition unless intake is off. 2.