I have an '85 w/4.2 258. It won't start and I'm looking for help. Please bare in mind that I'm not a mechanic and I'm still learning (even though I've had it 18 years. Lol). I do know that it's not getting fuel to the carb. It was running fine in November when I had to park 'er for the year. Anyway, this is what I've done to remedy whatever is going on.
1. Changed the fuel filter cause this has helped in the past plus its cheap and easy.
2. Changed the fuel pump.
3 and on. Placed a plastic bottle at the end of the line that runs from the pump, to the filter, hoping to catch fuel but nothing came out. Then I took the line off that goes into the fuel pump. I put my finger over the inlet of the fuel pump hoping to feel suction. Nothing. Now, I'm not sure how much I should feel or if it's even a noticeable amount. This was a new pump. I ordered another pump from U.S. Motor Works. I haven't had a chance to install it yet.
Things I'm thinking could be the problem.
- bad pump even though it's new.
- i installed it incorrectly.
- something wrong between the tank and pump. That worries me the most.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Hoping to avoid taking her to the shop.
Thank you for your time.
Pete.
1. Changed the fuel filter cause this has helped in the past plus its cheap and easy.
2. Changed the fuel pump.
3 and on. Placed a plastic bottle at the end of the line that runs from the pump, to the filter, hoping to catch fuel but nothing came out. Then I took the line off that goes into the fuel pump. I put my finger over the inlet of the fuel pump hoping to feel suction. Nothing. Now, I'm not sure how much I should feel or if it's even a noticeable amount. This was a new pump. I ordered another pump from U.S. Motor Works. I haven't had a chance to install it yet.
Things I'm thinking could be the problem.
- bad pump even though it's new.
- i installed it incorrectly.
- something wrong between the tank and pump. That worries me the most.
Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Hoping to avoid taking her to the shop.
Thank you for your time.
Pete.