DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Update: swapped in a ford f150 fuel pump. Adapted some hoses to fit the different filter. All seems well, but car still wont start. I can 100% hear loud f150 fuel pump engaging. Any thoughts? I have to have this car running by tomorrow... Replaced fuel filter, fuel lines, fuel pump, spark plugs, spark wires. Car fires with carb cleaner down choke. Im so lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 I really dont wanna call a mobile mechanic or get my car towed but might have to do so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 I am starting to think I messed up my intake gasket job now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Still no fuel coming out of hose after fuel filter if I detach hose and attempt to start car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Here is an image of the ford f150 pump all wired up. Seems correct to me. https://imgur.com/a/MdbVw6N Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Is the fuel filter supposed to connect to the left or right metal hose below itself? I have my fuel filter wired up like this: Fuel feed and return hose image: https://imgur.com/a/ByrtTL9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 Opened up the distributor (moves when car tries to start) and found a black plastic piece that is split in two... Would this be an issue? Im unsure how disty works... Here is an image of the cracks https://imgur.com/a/nYqgMl0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 If there’s no fuel at the hose work backwards from there. Firstly, got fuel in the tank? Any fuel at the pump? Did you place all fuel lines back in their correct order? Cheers Bennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rampage Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Was there gas in the hoses when you disconnected them from the old pump? I would pull the hose on the inlet to the fuel pump from the fuel tank and stick it in a can of gas and see if it pumps fuel and the engine starts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielsHardLoyale Posted April 30, 2020 Author Share Posted April 30, 2020 WELP. I love when its a really dumb solution that I can only smack my own self for.... I accidentally swapped the return and feed fuel hoses underneath the fuel filter.... Was a great feeling and a slap once i figured that out. Ford fuel pump is very loud and my car has been driving so-so since its been up today. My battery is draining due to the new pump and probably just a failing battery (after being subjected to 30+ tries to start the car to no avail). Tonight ended with the GF and I stranded in the grocery store parking lot. Tried to jump the battery with my mobile jumper pack and also tried jumping from a car but the battery does not want to even keep a charge. Hopefully new battery tomorrow changes everything. Thank you to everyone who helped me figure out my issues. VERY quick and insightful responses. Now i know to take it slow and take pictures before I tear everything up. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 10 hours ago, DanielsHardLoyale said: Thank you to everyone who helped me figure out my issues. VERY quick and insightful responses. Now i know to take it slow and take pictures before I tear everything up. awesome, glad you got it, that's the point! no tow, have a party! you're welcome...not that my suggestions probably helped but collectively we appreciate hearing you got it! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 I hope you get that pump/battery issue sorted now. I bet you were driving around like before you got stuck in the car park! Cheers Bennie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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