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Old Jan 13, 2025 | 11:12 PM
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I’ve replaced my fuel filter regulator both pumps rebreather fuel injectors and still my 1995 ford f150 4.9l will not start right off the bat I have to turn the key on wait a hour and go start it and it fires up I don’t know where to go with this or what to look at no fuel leaks does anyone know what I should look for
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Old Jan 14, 2025 | 12:58 PM
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I’ve replaced my fuel filter regulator both pumps rebreather fuel injectors and still my 1995 ford f150 4.9l will not start right off the bat I have to turn the key on wait a hour and go start it and it fires up I don’t know where to go with this or what to look at no fuel leaks does anyone know what I should look for
You should measure the fuel pressure of the shrader valve located on the fuel rail. Pressure specs for you 1995, should be 30-45 psi. You can do it during a no start condition too. If that checks good, start checkiing the ignition system for an intermittent loss of spark.

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Old Jan 14, 2025 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by raski
You should measure the fuel pressure of the shrader valve located on the fuel rail. Pressure specs for you 1995, should be 30-45 psi. You can do it during a no start condition too. If that checks good, start checkiing the ignition system for an intermittent loss of spark.
how would u check for the loss of spark
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Old Jan 16, 2025 | 01:03 AM
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how would u check for the loss of spark
When the engine refuses to start, you can use an old spark plug or a spark tester available at you parts store. Sometimes, I just clip a timing light on a plug wire.
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Old Jan 16, 2025 | 01:47 PM
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What happens if you put the pedal to the floor hold it there and crank for a few (maybe several) seconds?
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Old Jan 19, 2025 | 05:10 AM
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What happens if you put the pedal to the floor hold it there and crank for a few (maybe several) seconds?
All that will do is shut off the injectors.Worth trying if you believe the engine is flooded out.
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Old Jan 28, 2025 | 02:14 AM
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this
https://www.harborfreight.com/in-lin...SABEgIYYvD_BwE

or remove one spark plug and lay it on the intake for grounding and spin engine over to check for spark
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