I recently bought a 1992 Typhoon, with 68,000 miles. I have a problem with starting the thing though. It takes my ty forever to start, I cant even count how many times it has to turn over before it finally fires. I was wondering if anyone knew what that problem could be? Thanks for the help.
Need some help with my Typhoon
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Captain Morgan
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Re: Need some help with my Typhoon
fuel pump
fuel pump
Captain Morgan
Moderated User
Re: Need some help with my Typhoon
even if its good, its a basic recomended upgrade being that they are around 14 years old at this point.
http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/
would be a good idea.kashdog1 said:
even if its good, its a basic recomended upgrade being that they are around 14 years old at this point.
http://www.autoperformanceengineering.com/
sleepy
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Re: Need some help with my Typhoon
I think I would go with replacing the fuel filter first. The keep it simple rule should always be in effect on these trucks. After that, try and get a fuel pressure gauge on the rail while starting. Make sure you have enough pressure - I think around 40 if I remember on the stock regulator. My ty has an attitude when starting too, but I just crank it for a second and on the second crank, it fires right up.
I think I would go with replacing the fuel filter first. The keep it simple rule should always be in effect on these trucks. After that, try and get a fuel pressure gauge on the rail while starting. Make sure you have enough pressure - I think around 40 if I remember on the stock regulator. My ty has an attitude when starting too, but I just crank it for a second and on the second crank, it fires right up.
GMPartsGuy
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Re: Need some help with my Typhoon
I have to agree with everyone else on this one. I had the exact same problem with my 85,XXX mile Ty. It would start hard, sometimes REALLY hard. I almost felt guilty about abusing the starter trying to get the thing running. I replaced the pump, and it would fire up without hesitation every time. I bought a Walbro pump & harness from Racetronix.com but I think A.P.E. should be just as good of a place to get a pump as any.
Don't bother with a factory pump, they're marginal at best even in unmodified trucks. And if you plan to do any worthwhile mods, you'll quickly find the inadequacy of the stocker.
Walbro seems to be the brand of choice, though. Stick with it.
I have to agree with everyone else on this one. I had the exact same problem with my 85,XXX mile Ty. It would start hard, sometimes REALLY hard. I almost felt guilty about abusing the starter trying to get the thing running. I replaced the pump, and it would fire up without hesitation every time. I bought a Walbro pump & harness from Racetronix.com but I think A.P.E. should be just as good of a place to get a pump as any.
Don't bother with a factory pump, they're marginal at best even in unmodified trucks. And if you plan to do any worthwhile mods, you'll quickly find the inadequacy of the stocker.
Walbro seems to be the brand of choice, though. Stick with it.
