[merrimack]

thank you Maxwedge for the quick reply. As I stated in the original post I'm not much of a mechanic but I can replace parts once I have a reasonable diagnosis. I am going to replace the fuel filter on Thursday this week I'm hoping it will be a quick (read cheap) fix, but my luck ........ anyways, if the filter doesn't work could you or others direct me in another direction or possibility. I would greatly appreciate it.
I really didn't think it was the pump with 60# at the fuel rail but as you know helpful neighbors all have an opinion and none are mechanics I'm shure you know the drill.
With the fuel pressure regulator under the intake manifold is there a way to test the regulator without pulling the manifold. Or would a bad regulator not allow 60# at the fuel rail.