91 5.9 Cranks but wont start

[jwrkansas]

I am trying to get this engine to run but it simply cranks over and wont fire. If i give it a small shot of ether it will fire. I have an electric fuel pump on it that gives around 20 psi. I also have the fuel shutoff lever pushed forward. I have bled the injectors and they seem to be ok. Which way does the fuel shutoff need to be pulled? I cant get my fuel shutoff solenoid to work so i am trying to pull the arm manually. Any ideas?? Thanks, Jason

[Begle1]

The manual shut-off should have a spring on it, that pulls it towards the front of the engine. To turn it off, you pull the lever towards the back of the engine; it's supposed to spring back to the "run" position as soon as you finish pulling it back.

Are you sure that 12 volts is being given to the fuel shut-off solenoid? It needs 12 volts to run.

[seeker1056]

if the 12v solenoid isnt working - it doesnt matter what you do with the manual one as the 12v one is still shuttin fuel off untill it is energized

[CumminsPride]

Remove the selinoid and take out the spring and plunger, then reinstall and rebleed pump. Crack 3 injector lines and it will start then reattach one at a time. Idle will clear up as air is removed.

[jwrkansas]

Thanks for the tips, i'll give them a try...........

[jwrkansas]

With the shutoff lever pulled i can run my fuel pump and get fuel out of the injectors? Doesnt that mean my shutoff lever is actually open?