won't start when hot outside

1986 DODGE ARIES
69,300 MILES
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JR52
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My mom's 86 aries k starts and runs fine unless the outside temperature is above about 85-90F. cranks and if pour fuel in through throttle body it will run till fuel finishes burning. help, please.
Jun 13, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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i would check the fuel pressure to verify the pump is working. if it is not, then the pump has failed. if it is working, you have a control issues, such as distributor pickup or injector control issue

Roy
Jun 13, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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