Serious Hard Starting Issues Continue...HELP!

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likely need a new flex fuel sensor. if the engine cant tell what fuel, or the e85 content, long crank/ start can happen. if your running e85 right now, for sure, as its got no idea what fuel is being used.
 

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Fuel pressure when running is 50-51 which is now within spec. Old pump was only at 45 max when running. I got to work at 2, I shut the truck off with it connected and after I shut it off it went to 40psi. After an hour of sitting it was down to 20psi. It's now been two hours and the pressure is down to 0psi. I've checked the plugs and they've been dry no gas smell or anything. Not right after running the truck but an hour or two after. Only thing I can think of now is maybe a leaking injector? My buddy said with the heat in the engine the fuel could evaporate fast
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after it has sat overnight or a couple hours (when the issue happens) key on-engine off, fuel pressure is what?
 
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I'll ask again
after it has sat overnight or a couple hours (when the issue happens) key on-engine off, fuel pressure is what?
I just told you. Sitting 2 or more hours the pressure completely drops to 0. Hit the key and it goes to 45ish. But still has hard start...however before we replaced the pump it didn't matter how many times you cycled the key to prime it, it wouldn't start. Now, if you cycle it it'll fire right up
 

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I just told you. Sitting 2 or more hours the pressure completely drops to 0. Hit the key and it goes to 45ish. But still has hard start...however before we replaced the pump it didn't matter how many times you cycled the key to prime it, it wouldn't start. Now, if you cycle it it'll fire right up
no you did not say what pressure is with key on-engine off until now, 45 is low it should be 55-60 (key-on) in which case I would lean towards the fuel pump, in addition you stated it worked fine the first day/evening. I would monitor that KOEO fuel pressure, if it keeps coming up low then normally that indicates a bad fuel pump even if it is new.
just my 2 cent's I am no expert, if later down the road it gets replaced again I would use a AC Delco (oem)
 
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no you did not say what pressure is with key on-engine off until now, 45 is low it should be 55-60 (key-on) in which case I would lean towards the fuel pump, in addition you stated it worked fine the first day/evening. I would monitor that KOEO fuel pressure, if it keeps coming up low then normally that indicates a bad fuel pump even if it is new.
just my 2 cent's I am no expert, if later down the road it gets replaced again I would use a AC Delco (oem)
No, you're wrong. I did say what it was reading before. But also, you're wrong on what it should be. GAS engines are 55-60. FLEX engines like mine are 48-54. Delphi pumps do not fail out of the box, trust me. I've been working in the automotive industry for 12 years and alot of that was parts stores. I've done a lot of fuel pumps. Never once have I ever seen a Delphi go bad. Delphi is better than Delco in every way for fuel systems. They are engineered better than factory. The pump is not defective already. Key on engine off at 45 is just fine, running is 50/51 which is also well within spec. I didn't have that before. I only had maybe 45psi running before. Filter is fine fpr is brand new pump is new. I don't use cheap crap on my GM vehicles. I know how picky they are. You're the only one out of many people telling me you think the pump is bad. Everyone else is saying it's probably a leaking injector. That's the only thing left. That's the MOST common cause of fuel pressure drop.
 

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I’ve never seen somebody who needs help come on here and act like this much of an a$$hole. I sure won’t be trying to help after the attitude I’ve seen you throw at some of the most helpful members you’ll find anywhere. And don’t start several threads on a single issue, that’s completely uncalled for and disrespectful to others as well as a waste of time for everybody who might actually still want to help you. Which isn’t me. :smh:
 

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