Recent content by Starhart

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    93 lx wont start after key slips

    Hi Jcp252 First things first always do the easiest and least expensive things first, keep a log of your results and what was tried, At the time of a no start condition attach a fuel pressure tester to the schrader valve on the fuel rail. Do we have fuel and how much? you should have 30-40psi at...
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    Passenger Door question!

    So sorry need to look under the car and under hood by the air box for any damage not sure how you could be an inch out and still manage to close the door if hinge pins are not worn out or partially broken oh and btw they should not be welded in any way have seen that so many times. you are...
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    1967 with a worked 390 - can't get it started

    I have seen this before especially with a big carb and a half to threequarter turn cam takes two people will not hurt the engine like starter fluid and even works when flooded. use propane (not lit) down the carb, California used to use it as an enrichment during smog testing but has other...
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    Better MPG 2.3l maybe

    Hi all I am looking for something unfamiliar in the Mustang world I have a very unusual 83 GLX conv that someone (other than myself) replaced the engine with a dual plug, distributorless inginiton I,m guessing 92 fuel injected engine complete with fuel tank and dash as it now has SRS too! I am...
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    92' 2.3 Fuel pump pressure?

    jcp You need a minimum of 20psi to keep the car running anything less than that your starving it. I typically runs between 30-37 psi. When you went back out and it just started heres what happened. When you turn on the key (not the starter) the fuel pump comes on for about 1.5 seconds charging...
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    93 lx wont start after key slips

    Hi Mets Fan I am a Ford Mechanic for 25 years and have never heard of this happening. I do know however that when you first turn the key to the on position (dash lights only check engine, brake ABS, etc) the fuel pump comes on for 1.5 seconds charging the fuel rail and will not come back on...