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Question: wont start

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jaybyrd270, 5.7L V8, Kings Mountain, NC, April 13, 2011, 12:14
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im thinking its the fuel pump replaced the fuel filter still no dice im stuck without a fuel pressure gauge so i stuck a screwdriver tip into the scrader valve with switch on some gas came out but shouldnt it fly out even if briefly?

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    raiderron April 13, 2011, 14:53
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    Have you checked for spark? Need both to start engine. When you checked at valve was key on in the run position?

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    Visitor, April 13, 2011, 15:26

    Should have said that yes switch was on changed fuel filter and pump still making racket like always. Even thumped the tank.

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