Search results

  1. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    1987LXRagtop, that is exactly what the problem was. Changed the line and is running well. We are now doing some body work and going to get it painted. Had some ugly bright yellow flames on hood and front cornor panels. Thanks to all for troubleshooting suggestions.
  2. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    Still having low fuel pressure. Cleaned MAF sensor and checked fuel injectors. The next step is checking the wiring to the inertia switch, etc. Found an awesome post regarding the wiring in the 5.0 forum. This may be the problem. Prior owner bypassed the inertia switch altogether and just...
  3. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    how would i check to see if one of the fuel injector o rings is leaking? is there a way to check to see what cylinder it may be?
  4. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    Just changed fuel pressure regulator, the old one was bad. Still only getting 22psi at idle and when rev up psi drops to zero, let up on gas peddle before stalling out the pressure returns to 22psi. Can not find any gas leaks. Any suggestions. Frustrated and confussed.
  5. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    Thank for the replies. Will check the fuel pressure regulator next.
  6. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    how did the zip it icon get in my post, must be a mistake, sorry
  7. B

    96 V6 3.8 Fuel pressure problems

    The problem started while driving on the highway at 55mph, it just died as if it ran out of gas. I had just filled the tank. Replaced fuel filter and it ran good for a week and same problem started where it would start and stall out. Could not drive at all. Just replaced the fuel pump and...
  8. B

    96 Mustang

    Hello all, I recently bought a 1996 Mustang 3.8 V6 and been having fuel pressure problems. I love this car and am hoping to be able to figure out the problem without the breaking the bank. I will post what is going on in the correct forum.