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Re: fuel problems
The best way to check for spark on these cars is to invest in an inductive pick-up timing light. That way you avoid damaging the wires and reduce the risk of shocking yourself. These modern ignitions are much more powerful than the point ignitions of the past and can hurt you severely.
The best way to check fuel system performance is to purchase a fuel pressure test kit. There should be a pressure test port on the fuel rail that uses a schrader valve (like your tire valve stems). Check the pressure at the rail to see if there is any at all and the performance of the pressure regulator. Fuel pump output can be checked directly by disconnecting the fuel line at the filter and connected a pressure gauge to the fuel line to check dead head pressure. Don't assume the pump is bad without checking the output pressures first.
A quick and dirty test of fuel pump performance is to release excess fuel pressure at the test valve on the fuel rail, then turning on the ignition key to see if the pump operates for a second or two. You will not hear the pump operate when you turn the key if you have residual pressure in the line.
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