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I Recent did some work where i had to take the upper manifold off (GT40 manifold). I replaced the fuel filter and battery cables. (I have an MSD).
This is all stuff I have done before. Everything seems to be okay.

1) I do not hear the fuel pump come on when I turn the key to the run position... (It always has until now).
2) I have ford cod reader.. (last used 10 years ago). When I turn the key to the run position and press the test button... nothing happens. No test cycle and no codes. Should something happen even when cold?

I would think the fuel pump is bad, but could the MCU have gone out,

When I turn the key to start, it cranks and kind of starts, but dies like its not getting gas... No fuel pump noise. I did buy a new fuel pump relay, it did not change anything, That is another odd story.

Fuel pump or worse issue with the MCU?
 

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Typically if you cannot read codes the ECU needs to be refurbished. Is the battery in the code reader good? Could also be that the code reader died.
 
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I did put new batteries in the tester. I am hoping the tester died... I don't know anyone with ODB 1 I can check against......,

I see Autel sells a cable that will connect ODB I to OBD II tester,. Has anyone tried that?
 

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wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Does the CEL come on when you turn the key to on?
You can do the jumper wire test to make fuel pump run on the test connector.

Electrical Thread 'How To Pull Codes From EEC-IV In 86- 95 5.0 Mustangs'

Jan 27, 2016
@Noobz347 - The code dump procedure isn't in the sticky - you may want to add it...



Dump the codes: Codes may be present even if the Check Engine Light (CEL) isn't on.

Dumping the computer diagnostic codes on 86-95 Mustangs

Revised 26-July-2011. Added need to make sure the clutch is pressed when dumping codes.

Codes may be present even if the check engine light hasn’t come on, so be sure to check for them.

Here's the way to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for...
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And here...

Thread 'Cranks OK, but No Start Checklist for Fuel Injected Mustangs'

May 22, 2006
Cranks OK, but No Start Checklist for Fuel Injected 5.0 Mustangs model years 1986-1995

A word about this checklist before you start: it is arranged in a specific order to put the most likely failure items first. That will save you time, energy and money. Start at the top of the list and work your way down. Jumping around will possibly cause you to miss just what you need to see to find and fix the problem. Don’t skip any steps because the next step depends on the last step working correctly.


Revised 26-Jul-2017 to add fuse link diagram.

All text applies to...
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Any questions or more importantly, find a resolution post it here.
It would be a good idea to consider sending that 30+ year old computer.
I recommend the ECUXchange, they have checked out several for me and others here, worth the money.
 
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