changed fuel pump still wont start

[izzhemp]

Put newer used fuel pump in an car still won't start any ideas

[Smittro]

Can you hear it (fuel pump) running, and test rail pressure just to be sure?

[Smittro]

Does the engine just spin or does it try to fire?

[BIGGDADDYWIGGS]

Had the same thing happen to me, changed out everything that I thought was wrong. Ended up being the Crank Positon Sensor. It stated by the car shutting off while driving then I'd have to let it sit for awhile to start, then it would only go about a mile and shut off again.

[35th-ANV-SS]

First thing I would do is check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail as Steven mentioned.

And not to state the ever so obvious, but also make sure there is fuel in the car

[Knight]

First thing I would do is check the fuel pressure at the fuel rail as Steven mentioned.

And not to state the ever so obvious, but also make sure there is fuel in the car

^This. You should see around 58 psi at the rail.

[Smittro]

^This. You should see around 58 psi at the rail.

I think he's a V6 bud.


The 3800-II in f-body with 22 lb. injectors runs @ ~ 48-55 psi..

With a 3-10 lb loss @ idle.

[Knight]

I think he's a V6 bud.


The 3800-II in f-body with 22 lb. injectors runs @ ~ 48-55 psi..

With a 3-10 lb loss @ idle.

Good catch. Didn't notice that, and my mind is usually set to the LS1 standards.

[35th-ANV-SS]

I knew it was a tad lower in the V6's being I've checked mine before when I had it, but couldn't recall the exact pressure or I would have posted it. I knew Smitty would have my back there

[izzhemp]

Got it running, i checked everything mentioned all was fine let it sit few more hours then it started up an stayed running, already noticing increase in fuel mileage glad the old bird didn't bite the dust thanks everybody

[Knight]

Have some air in the fuel line that purged out?

No matter, glad it's back up and running for you.