Common questions

What kind of fuel injection does a GMC use?

What kind of fuel injection does a GMC use?

Back in 1992, General Motors introduced a new type of fuel injection system known as “Central Port Injection” (CPI), which GM also refers to as “Central Multi-point Fuel Injection” (CMFI). The system was used on 4.3L V6 Vortec engines through 1995, and was redesigned in 1996 and renamed “Central Sequential Fuel Injection” (CSFI).

What to do if your fuel pump wont start?

For future reference, I had this same problem when replacing the fuel pump on my 2002 s10 4.3L. Searched forever for an answer. It turns out that in order to remove the bed of the truck, you must disconnect the ground for the fuel pump, which attaches in the rear on the drivers side.

Where is the fuel injector on a Chevy truck?

Fuel injectors are expensive, so using one injector instead of six seemed like a good idea at the time. The MAXI injector is mounted in the center of the intake manifold on the 4.3L engine, and is hidden inside the split plenum manifold.

Where does the fuel pump go in a truck?

Searched forever for an answer. It turns out that in order to remove the bed of the truck, you must disconnect the ground for the fuel pump, which attaches in the rear on the drivers side. IIRC it ran either in or alongside the harness for the tail light wiring. Once I hooked that back up, my truck started right up.

Back in 1992, General Motors introduced a new type of fuel injection system known as “Central Port Injection” (CPI), which GM also refers to as “Central Multi-point Fuel Injection” (CMFI). The system was used on 4.3L V6 Vortec engines through 1995, and was redesigned in 1996 and renamed “Central Sequential Fuel Injection” (CSFI).

Where can I get a Chevy fuel injection system?

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How many fuel injectors are in a Chevy truck?

If one comes loose, it can spray fuel where fuel doesn’t belong and create a potential fire hazard. On the second generation Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI) system (1996 and up), the MAXI injector in the central housing has been replaced with six individual injectors, each of which feeds fuel to its own poppet spray nozzle.

What kind of fuel injection system does a Chevy small block use?

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If one comes loose, it can spray fuel where fuel doesn’t belong and create a potential fire hazard. On the second generation Central Sequential Fuel Injection (CSFI) system (1996 and up), the MAXI injector in the central housing has been replaced with six individual injectors, each of which feeds fuel to its own poppet spray nozzle.

Where is the fuel injection switch on a 1989 TBI truck?

Small HEI Distributor with Externally Mounted Coil or Large cap (internal coil) distributor. It must be fuel injection style with 4 wire feedback to the ECM MAP Sensor (located on passenger side of intake manifold and can be moved to the firewall) Part # SU105 Two Terminal Oil Pressure Switch for 1989 TBI Truck (Part number PS215)

Where is the Maxi injector on a Chevy truck?

The MAXI injector is mounted in the center of the intake manifold on the 4.3L engine, and is hidden inside the split plenum manifold. Instead of spraying fuel directly into the manifold like a throttle-body injector, the MAXI injector routes fuel into six nylon fuel lines that have poppet-style spray nozzles on the end.

Can you do a compression test on a GMC 4.8L?

Testing the engine compression on your Chevrolet or GMC 4.8L, 5.0L, or 6.0L engine is not hard to do. A compression test will help you to determine the health of your engine by measuring the pressure of the air that gets compressed by the piston rings against the cylinder head valves.

Where are the fuel injectors on a GM 4.8l engine?

In the 4.8L, 5.3L, 6.0L engines, GM has done away with this type of fuel system and uses 8 seperate fuel injectors placed on a fuel rail on the outside of the plenum. These fuel injectors can get dirty (internally) and/or clogged.

What causes a misfire on a GM 4.8l engine?

Check the fuel pressure with a fuel pressure gauge. A fuel pump putting out a low fuel pressure (even if it keeps the engine running) will cause a lean condition that will cause misfires and/or a rough idle condition. Fuel Pressure Regulator Tests. The most common failure is the fuel leaking out of the vacuum hose inlet nipple.

How does the CPI fuel injection system work?

Though the CPI system supplies fuel to each of the engine’s intake ports like other multi-port fuel injection systems, it has only one centrally located fuel injector, called the MAXI injector. Some bean counter at GM probably came up with the idea as a way to reduce costs.

What causes a GM truck engine to misfire?

It’s when one of these three (air, fuel or spark) are missing from the mix that the engine in your GM pickup, van or SUV starts to misbehave and misfire.

When did Vortec start using CSFI fuel injection?

The system was used on 4.3L V6 Vortec engines through 1995, and was redesigned in 1996 and renamed “Central Sequential Fuel Injection” (CSFI). The system was also added to 5.0L and 5.7L Vortec V8 engines.

How is fuel delivery controlled in a GMC Truck?

The powertrain control module (PCM) estimates air flow using inputs from the MAP sensor, throttle position sensor, temperature sensor and engine speed. Fuel delivery is controlled by pulse width modulation. The PCM varies the on-time or dwell of the MAXI injector to control the air/fuel mixture.

The MAXI injector is mounted in the center of the intake manifold on the 4.3L engine, and is hidden inside the split plenum manifold. Instead of spraying fuel directly into the manifold like a throttle-body injector, the MAXI injector routes fuel into six nylon fuel lines that have poppet-style spray nozzles on the end.

Fuel injectors are expensive, so using one injector instead of six seemed like a good idea at the time. The MAXI injector is mounted in the center of the intake manifold on the 4.3L engine, and is hidden inside the split plenum manifold.

What causes a fuel injector to stop working?

Over time the nozzle of the injector can become dirty and partially blocked. When you shut off your engine the injector will, soak up the heat of the engine. This causes any fuel left in the injector to evaporate, leaving behind hard deposits, inside the injector. Over time, these will eventually block the injector.

What should the pressure be for fuel injection?

In ways, these systems function sort of like an old-fashioned diesel injection system except that there is no mechanical fuel pump, fuel injection is controlled electronically, and the operating pressures are much lower. Fuel pressure in the CPI system with the key on and engine off (KOEO) should be about 58 to 62 psi.

Over time the nozzle of the injector can become dirty and partially blocked. When you shut off your engine the injector will, soak up the heat of the engine. This causes any fuel left in the injector to evaporate, leaving behind hard deposits, inside the injector. Over time, these will eventually block the injector.

What are the inputs to the fuel injection system?

The inputs are: O2 Exhaust Gas Oxygen Content Sensor, ECT Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor, MAP Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor, TPS Throttle Position Sensor, Vss Vehicle Speed Sensor (not always used), and the Knock Sensor whose signal is conditioned by the ESC Electronic Spark Control Module before reaching the ECM.

What is the code for a fuel injector failure?

If you are using a generic (not vehicle manufacturer specific) code reader; then you can expect to see codes beginning with P02. For example, a fault with an injector in cylinder one would give a code of P0201.

When to replace fuel injector seals and washers?

If the O-ring fitted to the injector is the problem; then replacing this O-ring will usually fix the leak. If the injector body; nozzle or internal components are cracked; then a new or refurbished injector is your only option. Replacement fuel injector seals and washers are cheap and are, fairly easy to install.

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