Having trouble starting

[84GNv6]

Buddy of mine is having trouble starting his gn. He doesn't have a profile so I'm posting for him. Here's what I know...Compression is 140, fuel pressure only 6-8 psi, plugs are getting spark, and brand new fuel filter. Any insight is appreciated. If more info is needed on car...let me know. Thanx

 

[bishir]

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[bishir]

I'd start with that fuel pressure reading, thats way too low how many volts at the pump?

 

[notacarlo]

Check all grounds to engine

currently cutting it the F loose

 

[machinegun]

If you are truely getting only 6 to 8 psi fuel pressure then you have a fuel problem

Items to start with, power to fuel pump, fuel filter, regulator, fuel pump empty tank bad fuel.

I would attach another FP gauge just to verify but if it is that low there is your issue

fp should be 38 to 42 psi for a stock setup

 

[84GNv6]

He's going to check the fuel filter to see if it's clogged. Car has been sitting for 6 years.

 

[notacarlo]

Uh...that'll do it.

I assume all fuel has been drained out and it has a fresh battery?

currently cutting it the F loose