1996 Ford Thunderbird Won T Car Stay Running Ve Installed New Fuel Pump Fuel

1996 FORD THUNDERBIRD
135,000 MILES
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BABO21
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Why won't car stay running? I've installed NEW Fuel pump,fuel filter,fuel pressure regulator. Getting @40-42 psi at the rail and 100psi after fuel filter. It only stays running if I spray starting fluid in.
Mar 19, 2013 at 7:43 PM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuelpressure firstshold be 30-45 psi at fuel rail. check for a vacuum leak as well
Mar 20, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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