hard starting

Has it always taken this long to start or has it gotten worse recently?

Doc

Re: hard starting Group: alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks Date: Sat, Jan 10, 2004, 5:12pm (CST+6) From: snipped-for-privacy@nope.com (Doc) "My Own Little Universe" wrote in message news:YzSLb.69130$ snipped-for-privacy@twister.nyroc.rr.com... I have a 95 GMC Sierra 4x4 with the 350 motor and when I go to start it, it cranks fine, but it does not seem to fire right away. Maybe 4 to 5 seconds until it starts. I am thinking spark plugs? It has been a bit since I have changed them. Anything else to look at? Fuel flow is OK, ignition is fine

Hi, Don't have a solution, but: My 95 GMC 4x4 350 normally doesn't like to start on the first switch application. Hit it a second time and it fires right off.

Lately it doesn't like to stay runn> I have a 95 GMC Sierra 4x4 with the 350 motor and when I go to start it, it

Doc, Yep, started a little bit ago2 - 3 months . Warm weather or cold. only does it if it's been sitting for a while. OK if I am out for an hour or so.

Steve:

-Unknown about the fuel pressure

-Cap and rotor replaced almost 3 years ago

-gas consupmtion seems OK

-Not missing at idle. A tiny bit rough, but not bad

-Never had to change fuel pump, owned the truck for four years.

-fuel filter was changed beginning of last summer

Steve: This help?

Re: hard starting Group: alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks Date: Sun, Jan 11, 2004, 3:00pm (CST+6) From: snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (My=A0Own=A0Little=A0Universe) Doc, Yep, started a little bit ago2 - 3 months . Warm weather or cold. only does it if it's been sitting for a while. OK if I am out for an hour or so. Steve:

-Unknown about the fuel pressure

-Cap and rotor replaced almost 3 years ago -gas consupmtion seems OK

ok need to pull your cap check for deposits..

Steve: Thanks, will do I went out and got some AC Delco rapidfires and a new cap anyway. I will see about having the throttlebody scubbed out. Any suggestions on who or what to see do have it done? Is there a kit I can do it myself?

Re: hard starting

Group: alt.autos.4x4.chevy-trucks Date: Sun, Jan 11, 2004, 3:00pm (CST+6) From: snipped-for-privacy@aol.com (My Own Little Universe) Doc, Yep, started a little bit ago2 - 3 months . Warm weather or cold. only does it if it's been sitting for a while. OK if I am out for an hour or so. Steve:

-Unknown about the fuel pressure

-Cap and rotor replaced almost 3 years ago -gas consupmtion seems OK

ok need to pull your cap check for deposits..

-Unknown about the fuel pressure

-Cap and rotor replaced almost 3 years ago -gas consupmtion seems OK

OK, where is the fuel pressure regulator located. my Chilton's "Manual" says there is such a beast but does not show it. Kit at napa appears to be guts rather than a whole assembly.

Thanks Bob

Steve Cook wrote:

take off your air cleaner. it is inbetween and behind the injectors.

-Bret

Looking at the shape of the gaskets, I came up with the same conclusion. Replaced it this afternoon. Problem has disappeared.

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