89 tunderbird cranks but won:t start

Asked by Tyrone Feb 07, 2021 at 01:44 PM about the 1989 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

i have 89 ford thunderbird 3.8l i have spark and 40psi at the test port of fuel rail.
it cranks but won:t start

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are the injectors firing ? does it have TBI ? 40 psi may be not be enough , see what pressure it calls for some vehicles are particular .

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