Fuel Line Hold Pressure Inspection

WARNING: Fuel line spills and leaks are dangerous. Fuel can ignite and cause serious injuries or death and damage. Always carry out the following procedure with the engine stopped.

1. Release fuel pressure.

Fuel Pressure Release

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.




3. Connect a fuel pressure gauge between the fuel distributors RH and LH as shown. (Install clamps as shown).




4. Remove the fuel pump relay.

CAUTION: Connecting the wrong fuel pump relay socket terminals may possibly cause a malfunction. Carefully connect the specified terminals only.




5. Connect fuel pump relay socket terminals 30 and 87 by using a jumper wire.

CAUTION: Before connecting the negative battery cable be sure all fuel connections, clamps and fittings are secure. Fuel pump will operate at full pressure anytime the cable is connected to the battery. When the cable makes contact, it is sure to arc and create a danger of ignition or explosion.

6. Connect the negative battery cable for 10 seconds to operate the fuel pump.
7. Disconnect the negative battery cable and remove the jumper wire.
8. Observe the fuel pressure after 5 minutes.

Fuel pressure: More than 147 kPa {1.50 kg/sq.cm, 21.3 psi}

If not as specified, replace the fuel pump.

9. Complete the "AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE".