won't turn over??!

[2502]

it's a 95 burban, but this is the first place i could think of to post.

fuel pump went out last week, so i finally got around today to dropping the tank and replacing the pump. fought with it for a while but eventually got it up and in, and it wasn't easy taking the tank out by myself i really could've used two more arms.

anyways, get it in, put some gas in the tank, turn the key to on, hear the new pump kick on. engine cranks, but won't turn over. it sounds like it's TRYING to, but it won't start the whole way. had a friend come check it out before the daylight ran out, he sprayed some starting fluid in the intake, and it fired up, then died. after trying that, it fired up again, and then died. then wouldn't start back up at all.

i'm lost. i keep thinking i must be overlooking something stupid, but i can't figure it out.

[VileZambonie]

If it cranks then it is turning over. I think you are trying to say it cranks but won't run. If you hear the fuel pump and you have fuel in it check the fuel pressure. Did you eliminate the fuel pump pulsator? They rupture and blast fuel into the tank. Replace it with a piece of hose instead. It should have came with the new pump. Also make sure you didn't kink any lines.

[2502]

haha yeah that's what i mean sorry i'm exhausted and partially brain dead. and no honestly i don't know what the pulsator even looks like? the new pump came with the rubber rings, clips and wires for a new ground and some plastic clamps for the rubber that it connects to. i dont see any lines kinked i was careful putting it back in which was a real pain in.

[VileZambonie]

See image, hose vs pulsator



Just google it and you'll see images of ruptured units.

[Captkaos]

Can't add anything to that but how have you been doing?

[2502]

vile i did't see a pulsator anywhere. i'll try to post the pic of what was there when i pulled the old pump out...

kaos, i'm doing. i haven't been on in a while and had to give up the truck project. i actually started selling out the parts i stockpiled off of it tonight and that put me in a foul mood. but i don't think i even posted when the engine got stolen and stuff i haven't been on here in so long.

health wise i'm still maintaining. i had to have another surgery to remove the rest of the lymph nodes in my neck in april, and added a sexy scar to the ever growing collection. i'm glad women like scars man haha. i kinda decided to avoid the radiation therapy for future occruances and just opted to have them cut it out. i recover quick after surgery than i do from the radiation that wipes me out. thanks for asking tho haha

[Captkaos]

Good to hear! 

[2502]

[2502]

vile does this even have that part?

[1979C20]

Yes. Its your sending unit.

[VileZambonie]

vile does this even have that part?

No,

Looks like it's been eliminated by the piece of 3/8" hose. That's a good thing. Did you replace the hose and clamps when you put the new one in? Check your fuel pressure.

[2502]

yeah i did. i used all the new stuff that it gave me with the pump. replaced that hose and put the clamps on, they only go on so tight.

[Captkaos]

Did you check the fuel pressure?

[2502]

not yet i just got home from dc a few minutes ago. i'm gonna take a nap and then check it.

[2502]

ok i couldn't find my gauge to check the pressure. but i replaced the fuel filter, checked the lines running up to the tbi, and it seems like it's blocked there somewhere.

we took everything apart, and my friend tried cleaning the fuel injectors but it's leaking fuel all over the place when we tried to put it together. replaced the gasket, still leaking all around the injectors now. WTH!