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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    I replaced the fuel relay with a simple toggle switch, it powers the fuel pump that way just fine. It looks on the wiring diagram like after the 2 second prime, it depends on an oil pressure switch to keep the fuel pump running. Does anybody know what psi is required to activate this switch? I'm...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    Well, I fixed the wiring and I can feel the relay working (didn't check relay voltage). I have 12 volts at the fuel pump fuse holder until the relay timer kicks off. I also have 12 volts at the fuel pump connector at the fuel tank until the relay kicks it off. Does that mean all signs point to a...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    I do have another one while I'm at it. I've got an oil leak around the seal where the part the oil filter screws onto meets the motor (in picture). What is the correct name for this part and is it easy enough to replace?
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    Thanks, checked this tonight and the pump only primed one time the dozen or so times I tried it. I can hear the relay switch each time though. I checked behind the panel on the firewall and had a mouse nest and they've gone to town on the wiring in there. However after the engine starts I can...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    Hoping someone can point me down a likely direction. My 91 k1500 4.3 has become hard to start. After cranking for 10ish seconds, and the oil pressure gauge fighting a "2 steps forward 1 step back" sort of battle, it will start. Any ideas of the cause of this? It used to start on the first crank...
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    The Stupid Engine Questions Thread

    New '91 4.3 K1500 owner here. Looking for some help identifying what might be cut/disconnected/missing from mounting brackets in the following photos. Any help is appreciated!
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