View Single Post
Old 03-27-2011, 01:34 AM   #9
rfmaster
Registered User
 
rfmaster's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: OC CA
Posts: 1,374
Re: 1988 350 TBI idles funny, stalls when put in gear, and accels rough...

Quote:
Originally Posted by irongun324 View Post
Well it "seems" better, as far as idling goes. Definitely still no throttle response though. Even just trying to rev the engine in park, it's not smooth.

Any suggestions on ways to test other things: diaphram, spring, or just fuel pump altogether?

I'm assuming I have to drop the fuel take to get to the pump? I see no access panel inside the back.
Before dropping gas tank for fuel pump replacement I would check fuel pressure. This can be done by removing fuel filter and inserting a test T with a fuel pressure gauge. Based on your symptoms I am going to venture and say that you are running 5- 6 psi. With engine idling, take a look at a fuel spray coming from injectors. If it looks like it contains large droplets then it is indicative of a low fuel pressure. With normal fuel pressure (9 to 13 pSI) there should be no large drops - a fine fuel mist should be hitting bore side walls.

//RF
__________________
"The Beast"

1975 Chevrolet C20 longbed
350/700R4! with 3inch body lift
Dual Flowmasters Super 40's!
TBI retrofit completed (2007-07-29)
New 383CID (+030) 08-304-8 9.5:1CR x36,005 (2012-12-17)
rfmaster is offline   Reply With Quote