Just a thought here, could it be possible that your fuel is stale? Did you use a fuel stabilizer when you stored your car? Stale gas runs very poor. Good Luck.

 

Thx raisinbran, however that is what i was afraid of. I will give it a go this weekend and post results.

As for the stale gas idea, that was my very first thought. But I am on my third tank of 93 octane, so I have ruled that out.

Thx, I appreciate all the help.

 

If I am not mistaken, isn't your 84 a cross fire engine? Make sure both injectors are pulsing fuel. I think the cross fire fuel pressure should be around 12 - 15 lbs, but don't have specs in front of me. Have you check ignition timing? If you do set timing, make sure you unplug the base timing connector (brown wire with a black stripe located near master cylinder and breaks out of the wiring loom) to set timing. This will set a code and check engine light, but you can disconnect your battery for a couple of minutes and it will clear. After setting timing, kill engine, plug back in and restart. Not saying this is your problem, but always check the basics first. [8D]

 

Thx mech259, and you reply brings a question to mind. Would a fuel pump going out thrpw a check engine light? When the car stalls and dies the cel will come on. Thx

 

one time when i ran out of gas, the SES light came on. It ended up being a lean reading from the O2 sensor because there was not enough fuel. Do you know how to check your engine trouble codes??

 

No, not with the vette. with my other vehicle i can use a paper clip to jump it and the code is shown in a series of flashes. is there a similar procedure i can try? Thx

 

Check codes the same way as all GM's before 95 - 96. Running out of fuel in an 84 will not set a code. 84's have what is called Class 1 data and the data stream does not have provisions for fuel level or pressure. If anything, it might set a lean O2 code if you are trying to drive it while the fuel pump is putting out low pressure. Is your check engine light on? Shorting the upper right hand terminals will produce your CE light to blink codes. You will get the code 12 first, pay it no mind, only what comes afterward.

 

Well here is the final update. I finally went ahead and installed the fuel pump last night, and man what a difference. This whole time it was the fuel pump causing my problems. It is nice to be able to pull up to a stop light now and not have to worry about the car stalling. So again I say thankyou to all who shed light on the troubles of my Vette. The only wasted money on this project was the fuel filter, but hell that was less than $9. This was a great learning experience with a good outcome. See you guys in the fast lane

 

[sm=icon_cheers.gif] Glad to hear you solved your problem. Make sure you install a new strainer on the fuel pump. Ask me how i know.

 

I was wondering about that. I actually was surprised no to see one included with the new fuel pump. So, why do say it needs to be changed? Fill me in.