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  • Aug 8, 2012, 07:34 PM
    Roggle
    Fuel pressure for 1990 chevy c1500 with 5.0 v8
    How many psi should this pump be putting out?
  • Aug 9, 2012, 05:10 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    40 to 47 psi.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 06:38 AM
    Roggle
    Thanks,monkey. Ive replaced fuel relay,filter and pump. Still no go. So ill hook up fuel pressure gauge and go from there.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 06:49 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Is it a crank but won't start situation?
  • Aug 9, 2012, 07:06 AM
    Roggle
    Yes. Started as a starter issue. Wouldn't engage every time. Unplugged and replugged starter and that worked. Started truck like 8 times flawlessly to test my work and it stopped firing on the 9th. Changed out the before mentioned parts and no luck. Yet.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 08:06 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Greater than 90% of all crank but won't start situations are electrical-related, not fuel. Here are my thoughts:

    . Replace the Ignition Control Module (ICM).

    . Check/replace the ignition switch for wear, pitting, or melting, if there's any question about the integrity of the switch.

    . The fuel pump is likely fine, if you can hear it run when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 08:29 AM
    Roggle
    Ill try those out. Thanks! Let me know if anything else comes to mind.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 08:35 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    The starter motor cranks every time, right, when the ignition switch is turned to Start?
  • Aug 9, 2012, 11:03 AM
    Roggle
    Correct. When I turn the key the starter cranks flawlessly.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 11:32 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    Good. I think replacing the ICM will solve the problem. Verify, however, that the Check Engine Light comes on and goes off normally, when the ignition switch is turned to ON.
  • Aug 9, 2012, 01:19 PM
    Roggle
    I will do that tonight and let you know how it worked tomorrow. Thank you for all your help!
  • Aug 10, 2012, 06:40 AM
    Roggle
    You were 100% correct! I changed ICM and she fired up immediately! Thanks again for all your time and assistance!
  • Aug 10, 2012, 06:42 AM
    TxGreaseMonkey
    You're welcome. Very good job!

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