Another Hard Starting Question
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Another Hard Starting Question
I have a 1986 that's completely stock with 29000 miles. When cold it takes about 4 or 5 seconds of cranking to start. I was told by the prior owner who happens to my a friend that the gas tank was dropped and cleaned and a new pump was installed. So far I have checked the fuel system pressure using a gauge and get 42psi with the key in the on position and it holds steady at 42. When I start the car it drops down to about 34psi. My thoughts are to change the fuel filter first because I don't know if that's been changed then the fuel pressure regulator. When the car is warm it starts up with out hesitation. Thoughts?
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I’d look into the cold start injector system since at a certain temperature it is not used during engine cranking.
Last edited by stew86MCSS396; Jun 22, 2024 at 05:39 AM.
