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    1/18/2021 11:52 AM  #1

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    65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start. Donor was 92 GT, project done 10 yrs ago. Has run well with only one problem due to bad coil connector on Scott-Drake harness. Recently parked in garage and a week or so later would not start. Ignition checked OK. Also noted that the fuel pump did not run when ignition turned on, but did run when a terminal shorted at the EEC connector. Instead of "stalling" the pump continued to run. Could hear fuel returning to tank. Suspected no fuel pressure. Changed pressure regulator on fuel rail. Still no fuel pressure. What am I missing?

     

    1/18/2021 12:48 PM  #2

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    How old is the TANK?!......Could be the filter/sock is clogged.
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    1/18/2021 1:20 PM  #3

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    One:  are you sure the pump isn't running on start.  It will only run for about a second and a half to get pressure to the injectors if the PCM is right.  It has to sense RPM to turn the pump back on after start.

    Two:  I agree with Sal, make sure the pump is actually moving some fuel.

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    1/18/2021 1:26 PM  #4

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    If the fuel pump isn't running with the switch on, maybe a bad contact in the ignition switch, this may also not be sending power to the ignition system. 
    Do you have spark?
    I'd invest in a fuel pressure gauge to verify the correct pressure you do have.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    1/18/2021 1:52 PM  #5

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    BobE wrote:

    If the fuel pump isn't running with the switch on, maybe a bad contact in the ignition switch, this may also not be sending power to the ignition system. 
    Do you have spark?...(Got far?!!  one of the 3 things needed to achieve combustion!)
    I'd invest in a fuel pressure gauge to verify the correct pressure you do have.

     

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    1/18/2021 2:38 PM  #6

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    Just to be clear, it cranks, but does not start correct?

     

    1/18/2021 4:59 PM  #7

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    BobE wrote:

    If the fuel pump isn't running with the switch on, maybe a bad contact in the ignition switch, this may also not be sending power to the ignition system. 
    Do you have spark?
    I'd invest in a fuel pressure gauge to verify the correct pressure you do have.

    X2 on this.
     

     

    1/18/2021 5:34 PM  #8

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    When you place jumper at diagnostic connector, fuel pump will run continuously until removed.
    If fuel pump runs, that circuit is ok.  Just need to verify pressure builds up at fuel rail.

    Can you pull codes?

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    2/01/2021 10:48 AM  #9

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    Turns out it was the ECM. Started right up when replaced.

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    2/01/2021 11:03 AM  #10

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    Being back on the road is a good thing!

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    2/01/2021 11:26 AM  #11

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    'preciate you coming back on to report the good newz!!
    Com'on back now, ya he're!!
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    2/01/2021 1:31 PM  #12

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    Re: 65 FB 5 liter conversion will not start

    houckml@yahoo.com wrote:

    Turns out it was the ECM. Started right up when replaced.

    You must be Lance's Daddy-in-law.  That is a very nice car you have there.  Glad you guys got it going again.

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