97 Continental wont start

[nel606]

As I was driving down the highway minding my own business, my 97 continental's engine quit. No warning, and it shut down as if I had turned of the key. All electrical was fine. The engine just shut off and would not restart.

I have replaced the crankshaft sensor, and the battery (The old one died from too much cranking). I have check the fuel rail and when I press the shrader valve fuel shoots a foot into the air. I have also checked spark, and there is spark. The engine turns over fine, but wont start or run. Also, as a side one every once in awhile when trying to start it, it fires maybe 3 or 4 cylinders then dies.

There is no check engine light either.

I am not sure what other information would be helpful, but please ask what every you thing would help diagnose this issue.

Thank you so much for help

 

[continental randy]

Hi , Fuel shooting in the air a foot doesnt mean you have enough fuel pressure. You need around around 40 psi. If you dont have a gauge, simply pull the air cleaner hose off top of throttle body and spray a good shot of carb cleaner down throttle plates. Give it a good 4 or 5 second blast. reconnect the air hose. If it fires and runs for couple of seconds you probably have bad fuel pump or plugged filter. Good luck and let us know!

 

[gdubya]

Does the schraeder valve pressure test pressure before or after the Fuel Pressure regulator? So if it tests at 40psi, could the regulator still be bad?