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245 DL dead in a giant puff of white smoke on the Houston Beltway! 200 1986

posted by  Don Foster on  Mon Feb 17 22:40 CST 2003
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My first thought: I agree with Art -- bad fuel pressure regulator.

Try this quick diagnostic.

245? Lift the rear seat and unplug the power lead to the main pump. This kills fuel delivery to the engine.

Dry off the plugs and try to start it again.

If the FPR is causing this, the engine should chug, pop, and fart a bit as it clears the raw fuel from the intake system. It won't start, but should give the impression of trying to.

Inspect a plug again -- should be dry.

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If it turns out that the FPR is truly bad, consider changing your oil and filter. The crankcase is probably loaded with fuel. This reduces the viscosity and lubricating properties of the oil, and the fumes are an explosion hazard.
--
Don Foster (near Cape Cod, MA)






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