I have a 1987 sierra classic TBI with 350 and it takes like 25 cranks to start the truck and once i drive it for a bit it doesnt like to start back up , any ideas im thinkin it might be a fuel pump not sure tho. Thanks
87 Sierra startin problem
Jul 21, 2007
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Sounds like fuel pump relay contacts not making up. My '89 Suburban started taking about 15 to 20 seconds of cranking to start. (usually took 2 to 5 seconds). It was worse when hot (100 plus degree air temp and pulling a boat trailer). The contacts on the fuel pump relay (mounted on the fire wall above the distributor) were pitted and not making up. I was camping, so just burnished the contacts and it's been fine ever since (8 or 9 years!!). The pump is powered via an oil pressure switch when running, the relay just provides pump power at start up.
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