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Sierra88 · 06-16-2005, 10:21 PM

Someone told me if I take the fuel lines off at the throttle body and turn the key that gas should come out of them. Is this true, because mine isn't doing that and I need to get this thing running. 87 Suburban half ton 350 4wd.

Bob Gervais · 06-18-2005, 04:19 AM

Yes, it's true. Could be a bad fuel pump, or wiring going to it.

*bisquik65* · 06-18-2005, 09:40 PM

Welcome to the board from western n.c. If you take a hammer and (smack) your tank and it will start,fuel pump...The fuel pump relay is under the hood ,bolted to the fire wall..and there is a in line fuse near it too...Try these 3 things...it has to be simple...And could be a lost ground or broken wire near the tank too..Common Hope this helps,Erick

Bob there is a great one when it comes to burbs too...

Sierra88 · 06-18-2005, 11:53 PM

thanks, i will check it all

Sierra88 · 06-19-2005, 06:35 PM

Does anyone know where fuel pump fuse is? Fuel pump Relay? I can't find it. On 93 Suburban it is bolted to the firewall on the left. But in the 87 nothing is their and i can't find it.

Sierra88 · 06-19-2005, 07:23 PM

nevermind found it

06-16-2005, 10:21 PM	#1
Sierra88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tehachapi, California Posts: 4	87 Suburban need help Someone told me if I take the fuel lines off at the throttle body and turn the key that gas should come out of them. Is this true, because mine isn't doing that and I need to get this thing running. 87 Suburban half ton 350 4wd.

06-18-2005, 04:19 AM	#2
Bob Gervais Truckless for the moment... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cranston, RI Posts: 180	Yes, it's true. Could be a bad fuel pump, or wiring going to it. __________________ 1987 V1500 GMC Suburban, 350 TBI, Flowtech dual exhaust, Rough Country 2" spring lift, 56" 3/4 ton rear spring conversion, 33" BFG All Terrains, and the smokescreen engine mod -- Former truck, searching for another now...

06-19-2005, 07:23 PM	#6
Sierra88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tehachapi, California Posts: 4	nevermind found it __________________ 88 Gmc Sierra 1 Ton 4x4 454 7.4Lt. 87 Chevy Suburban 1/2 Ton 4x4 350 5.7 Lt. 93 Chevy Suburban 1/2 Ton 4x4 350 5.7 Lt.

06-18-2005, 09:40 PM	#3
bisquik65 Account Suspended Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.C. high country Posts: 6,107	Welcome to the board from western n.c. If you take a hammer and (smack) your tank and it will start,fuel pump...The fuel pump relay is under the hood ,bolted to the fire wall..and there is a in line fuse near it too...Try these 3 things...it has to be simple...And could be a lost ground or broken wire near the tank too..Common Hope this helps,Erick Bob there is a great one when it comes to burbs too...

06-18-2005, 11:53 PM	#4
Sierra88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tehachapi, California Posts: 4	thanks, i will check it all

06-19-2005, 06:35 PM	#5
Sierra88 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tehachapi, California Posts: 4	Does anyone know where fuel pump fuse is? Fuel pump Relay? I can't find it. On 93 Suburban it is bolted to the firewall on the left. But in the 87 nothing is their and i can't find it.



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