wmburns
SN Certified Technician
To be honest, I didn't think the FPDM was correctly ruled in/out.
I'm with you. It is not POSSIBLE for the motor to run with ZERO fuel pressure.
I am not certain there isn't a problem with the Schrader valve. Consider getting a value core remover and remove the value core. I really suspect there is something blocking the value and that is why you are not getting a good pressure reading.
If you could cycle the ignition with the core removed to force fuel through the open Schrader valve. This is to flush out the line. It will also verify the fuel pump is priming.
Also consider disconnecting the fuel line from the rails. Get a suitible container to catch the fuel spray. Have a buddy cycle the ignition and verify a good flow of fuel.
Go back to post #9 and see the procedure to power the fuel pump directly from 12 volts. This will make the fuel pump run at 100% duty cycle. For a test, see if that makes the fuel pressure jump.
I'm with you. It is not POSSIBLE for the motor to run with ZERO fuel pressure.
I am not certain there isn't a problem with the Schrader valve. Consider getting a value core remover and remove the value core. I really suspect there is something blocking the value and that is why you are not getting a good pressure reading.
If you could cycle the ignition with the core removed to force fuel through the open Schrader valve. This is to flush out the line. It will also verify the fuel pump is priming.
Also consider disconnecting the fuel line from the rails. Get a suitible container to catch the fuel spray. Have a buddy cycle the ignition and verify a good flow of fuel.
Go back to post #9 and see the procedure to power the fuel pump directly from 12 volts. This will make the fuel pump run at 100% duty cycle. For a test, see if that makes the fuel pressure jump.