1991 Ford Escort runs for short amount of time

1991 FORD ESCORT
150,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MONKEYMAN71
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I have a 91 Escort that will run for about a minute then dies. after letting it sit for a little while it will restart but does the same thing again. Can you tell me what could be causing this. Thank You.
Dec 5, 2007 at 8:40 PM
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JWALTH02
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First check your fuel pressure by hooking up a gauge to the fuel rail. Run the car until it dies. Let me know the pressure and if it drops suddenly when it dies.
Dec 7, 2007 at 12:18 AM
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