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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 10:15 PM
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Ok I don't have anyway to do a pressure test. How do I know if my fuel pump is going bad ? Also how much is the the dist. cap suppose to wiggle because my does a little ?
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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No pressure tester? Heres a messy way. Disconnect the the line before the fuel filter and turn the key to on. Or listen for the hum When you turn the key on
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 06:40 AM
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you cannot tell if the pump is bad without a tester...goes by pressure....

caps wiggle mine does...Fords are sloppy fit
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