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Fuel Regulator? or?

Here's my issue: 88 TC, all stock. Ran with no problems. I go to start it up,  and it runs for about 5 seconds, sputters and dies. I try to restart. It cranks and cranks but never starts. I check the plugs, they seem fine. They aren't soaked with fuel. I don't have  pressure gauge, so I stick something in the shrader valve to see if any fuel comes out. There seems to be pressure. I go to start it again and it runs for about 5 seconds again and dies. After about 10 seconds, it starts again and dies. So, does that sound like a fuel issue?

 

Fuel Regulator? or?

Reply #1
Okay, I think it may be the TFI module.

Fuel Regulator? or?

Reply #2
Run codes and check fuel pressure.

 http://sbftech.com/index.php?topic=588.0

Excellent troubleshooting guide, hasn't failed me yet and will directly tell you what your problem is.
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Fuel Regulator? or?

Reply #3
Thanks! Going to check fuel pressure tomorrow.