Engine woes or fueling issues?
#64
Does anyone know fuel pressure spec? There isn't a single place I can find that actually tells me what it really needs to be. I have someone telling me it needs to be like 55+ at idle and I have never seen a truck idle at that much pressure. Yet nobody seems to know for sure.
Last edited by shakenfake; Sep 8, 2022 at 10:55 AM.
#65
I believe 48-52PSI was the spec at idle. When you pull the Vac line off the regulator it should rise about 8 PSI. I want to say the spec was 8-10 PSI but its been along time since I looked in the GM Manual.
#67
I had to try and find something on line and in a 2002 manual I found this for Key On Engine Off.
NOTE: DO NOT perform this test if ECT is above 201°F (94°C).
3. Observe ECT parameter with scan tool. Does scan tool indicate ECT parameter is less than
201°F (94°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, allow engine to cool before proceeding.
NOTE: Verify there is adequate fuel in fuel tank before proceeding
with this step. Fuel pump may need to be commanded ON a few
times, in order to obtain highest possible fuel pressure
reading. DO NOT allow engine to start.
4. Turn OFF the ignition. Turn OFF all accessories. Install fuel pressure gauge. Turn ON the
ignition, with the engine OFF. Command fuel pump ON with scan tool. Observe fuel
pressure gauge, with fuel pump commanded ON. On VIN T, U and V (gasoline) engines,
fuel pressure should be 55-62 psi (379-427 kPa). On VIN Z (flex-fuel) engines, fuel
pressure should be 48-54 psi (335-375 kPa). Is fuel pressure as specified? If yes, go to next
step. If no, go to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) under
BASIC FUEL SYSTEM CHECKS (GASOLINE) in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES - TRUCKS - EXCEPT TRACKER article.
NOTE: DO NOT perform this test if ECT is above 201°F (94°C).
3. Observe ECT parameter with scan tool. Does scan tool indicate ECT parameter is less than
201°F (94°C)? If yes, go to next step. If no, allow engine to cool before proceeding.
NOTE: Verify there is adequate fuel in fuel tank before proceeding
with this step. Fuel pump may need to be commanded ON a few
times, in order to obtain highest possible fuel pressure
reading. DO NOT allow engine to start.
4. Turn OFF the ignition. Turn OFF all accessories. Install fuel pressure gauge. Turn ON the
ignition, with the engine OFF. Command fuel pump ON with scan tool. Observe fuel
pressure gauge, with fuel pump commanded ON. On VIN T, U and V (gasoline) engines,
fuel pressure should be 55-62 psi (379-427 kPa). On VIN Z (flex-fuel) engines, fuel
pressure should be 48-54 psi (335-375 kPa). Is fuel pressure as specified? If yes, go to next
step. If no, go to FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE TEST (4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L & 8.1L) under
BASIC FUEL SYSTEM CHECKS (GASOLINE) in BASIC DIAGNOSTIC
PROCEDURES - TRUCKS - EXCEPT TRACKER article.
#68
#69
@1FastBrick What about at idle?







