No start and car dies
HI everyone I hope I get some answers.
1- Car use to start without touching the gas. Now I need to just touch the gas and it starts cold or hot. What should I look for?
2- I just got back from a trip to Crystal Lake,Ill. When I got off the freeway to refuel the car quit. It would not star again. I left it set for about 10 min and it started. It happens every time I have been the freeway for a couple of hours and getting off or slowing down. What should I look for?
- - Don't have a suggestion. I do know the FiTechs' squirt a shot of fuel - at key-on. Perhaps this can be adjusted.
- - I had a similar issue though the interval was 30-45 minutes (on hot days - over 90F). In my case my inline fuel pump was over heating. Once it cooled down - car would start. I switched from a Mallory to an Aeromotive - no issues.
Hope this helps.
72Lemans, you need to tell us which Fitech model you have. Are you using intank or external fuel pump and which brand is it.
1-there are setting for prime shot multiplier and cranking fuel. Check these out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUdY_QhTcFo , http://totas.ca/forum/index.php?topic=224.0
2-I will focus on a heat soak issue, either fuel or electric. It seems that something is getting hot an preventing it to start. Could be fuel pump, hot gasoline, coil, etc
I have a Fitech 390001. It is the 2 barrel unit on a 350. The timing is controlled by the ECU. I have an external
HYPERFUEL COMAND CENTER 2 fuel pump after the regular fuel pump to boost the fuel pressure. I had problems with the Hyper fuel when I first got it. I know Fitech isn't using them anymore.
Get Rid of that Hyperfuel Command Center 2 fuel pump and get a in Tank Walbro fuel Pump. They are made in the USA. Gas keeps Pump cool. I have no issues with a in tank fuel pump.
Before taking the drastic measure of removing the CC pump, make sure that the location of the CC is well ventilated and not in a hot area of the engine bay. I will consider wrapping it to insulate it if near the exhaust or radiator. Also, make sure your fuel lines don't run near the exhaust or that they are touching the radiator hoses. Even better, use insulated fuel hoses to move the fuel to the CC and to the throttle body.