1989 wont start fuel issue

[michael1989]

My 89 bronco was running just fine and now it won't start. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> The starter turns fine and Im 80% sure that its a fuel issue because it after it quit starting I jumped it and it started and idled just fine with about 1/6 tank of gas, then when I started it again I watched the fuel guage drop from 1/6 to E in about 4 seconds. Its not leaking anywhere on the ground. Its not out of gas because I added 3 gal. before I tried the 2nd time. I need help troubleshooting it.

 

[Rons beast]

Hey Michael,

First check if you have a good strong spark. Pull off a plug wire and use a ***** driver in the plug end to check for a spark, while someone is cranking the engine.

If no spark, start checking things in the distributer.

If you have spark, check for fuel preasure at the fuel line, (If injected) or squirting from the accel pump (if carb).

If you have fuel and spark, but still no start, then the problem is with a choke setting or injectors.

Let us know what type of system you have, for us to give more concise advice.

 

[BroncoJoe19]

It sounds like you have a dead battery, and that your alternator is shot.

Its possible that your battery cable connections are corroded, or the cable to/from the alternator is loose.

Howto check your battery

http://www.fordforum...ur-battery.html

Follow the instructions linked to above, and then to test the alternator, check for at least 13.4 volts at the battery with the engine running.

 

[miesk5]

yo,

Good stuff guys!

If battery & alt test a ok...

Now for the Long Version of No Start Troubleshooting, but Starter Cranks Engine in 4.9, 5.0, or 5.8L; "....TIP 1: Since a lot of folks confuse a No Crank Condition with a No Start Condition... I'll clear it up right now: In a No Start Condition means your vehicle's Starter Motor is cranking the Engine but the Engine is not starting. In a No Crank Condition, the Engine is not cranking when you turn the key to crank the Engine. This article only deals with a No Start Condition..." read more Source: by easyautodiagnostics.com

 

[michael1989]

It is a fuel injected 5.0L. And the engine cranks it just doesn't turn over. And if it does start, hte fuel guage reads E in 4 sec. even though I just added 3 gallons to it. It is not leaking anywhere.

 

[Elmo]

FYI Common interperation of words.

"Cranks" and "Turnsover" are typically interperted as the same thing. An engine cranks/turns over when the starter "turns" the engine. The engine then either starts or it doesnt.

 

[michael1989]

The starter will turn the engine just fine but the engine won't actually start up.

 

[miesk5]

yo Michael,

ok, try this;

Troubleshooting, starter will turn the engine, but the engine start...

in 4.9, 5.0, or 5.8L; "....Remember, the engine needs Air, Fuel and Spark to start and when it's not starting... it's because one of these three components is missing from the mix. Let's take a brief look at each area (system):..." read more Source: by easyautodiagnostics.com

This goes through the drill; take time to read it; ask about what isn't clear or where to test.

Also

Troubleshooting Worksheet; miesk5 Note; this is the Grey Ignition Module



Source: by SeattleFSB (Seattle FSB) at SuperMotors.net