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97 sierra starting problems


dirtdriver11
08-28-2009, 10:58 PM
I got a 97 sierra 1/2 ton ext cab z71 with the 5.7 and auto. I just replaced the fuel pump and now it will not start. I know I am getting fire, but no fuel to the throttle body. Any ideas?

Airjer_
08-28-2009, 11:34 PM
Can you hear the pump running? Do you have power to the pump? Did 97 have the ground from the pump that attached to the frame with a bolt? If it does did you attach the ground to the frame with the bolt?

dirtdriver11
08-29-2009, 10:25 AM
ya, i can hear the pump run and have pressure up to the pressure testing port, but won't start

19931500gmc
08-29-2009, 04:44 PM
when you say you are getting fire do you mean you are getting spark or it sounds like its trying to turn over?

Airjer_
08-29-2009, 05:05 PM
What brand of pump and how much pressure do you have?

wafrederick
08-29-2009, 10:09 PM
The spec is 60 to 66 PSI if you want to know the fuel pressure specs.You do not want an Airtex or Carter fuel pump,JUNK!Get a Delphi pump from your nearest Carquest parts store or from the dealer.Carquest got smart ditching Airtex and switched to Delphi for their fuel pump supplier,no problems yet.

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