I picked up a 94 Z28 rolling chassis and put my motor and m6 trans in it. when i got everything hooked up i started it up and it ran for a second or two. I cant get it to start up after that. I am thinking it is fuel related. I am getting 0 at the shrader valve with my pressure tester. If i spray either in the throttle body it fires right up. If i jump the fuel pump primer with the wire on the firewall it just sparks and does nothing. I hear the relay on the drivers side kick panel but i dont hear the fuel pump prime up. What would i need to check for a no power to the fuel pump? Thanks in advance

 

Sounds like the pump is locked up. Try to do some electrical testing/isolating to make sure power is getting to the pump.

http://shbox.com/1/fuel_pump_wiring.jpg

http://shbox.com/1/fuel_pump_connector.jpg

 

Sorry for the stupid question but what is the best wat to test them? Thanks

 

Something else i noticed is the fuel gage in the car is all the way past full by about a half an inch. It did that when i tried to start it the first time.

 

The fuel gauge will read at the top if there is infinite resistance in the circuit = open circuit. Check to make sure the connectors Shoebox posted are tight, with no damaged wires.

 

Everything is plugged in and i cant see any damage on the wires or plugs.

 

I ran a wire off of the battery down to the fuel pump and a ground and i still have no pressure. So can i assume it is the pump?

 

Do you hear the pump run? Either its not running, or the hose if off.

 

Ok i swapped out the fuel pump with a good one and now i have 40psi but no start at all. any ideas?

 

What yr engine harness are you using?

 

It is a 94 harness and 94 lt1 engine. The previous owner has a viper alarm installed and he bypassed the vats with a resister i think. anymore ideas? Thanks

 

Did you scan it for codes?

 

No i didnt i will try that tomorrow. Thanks

 

I am having a similar problem with my 97 LT1. to start it i need a shot of starting fluid in the throttle body, then it will start and run fine all day. But when it sits for more then a few hours it won't start without the starting fluid.
help!

 

ok i came home today and put the freshly charged battery back in and it fired right up. I am getting a SES light. I scanned it and i am getting a MALF 64: Right 02 Lean. Any ideas Thanks