Need fuel pressure specs

[93Z28]

Car isn't starting. Has 185,xxx miles on stock fuel pump. I think it's the cause.

What should my pressure be at with key on? How about while cranking?

Where is the little connector thing I hook my gauge to?

Car is a 1997 continental

Thank you!!!

 

[chris2523]

cycle the key a few times, car off, should be at or about 42 psi.
car idling, should be at or about 30 psi.
dunno about the fuel pressure port, but it shouldn't be too hard to find. just follow the fuel rail around until you find something similar to the valve on your tires.

 

[93Z28]

Ok I found it. My buddy's pressure tester didn't have the correct fitting. But I unscrewed the fitting from the fuel rail and turned the key on a few times an no fuel came out.

 

[continental randy]

Dont forget to check any fuel pump fuses and the inertia switch in the trunk. Both of these can cause no fuel pump voltage. Chances are the fuel pump is toast.