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Old 11-17-2002, 05:39 PM
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fuel problems

I have a 1997 dodge.Often after shutting the truck off it will not start. If I crack the injectors and bleed it it will start. Is there a backflow preventer . The truck runs perfect other than this.
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Re:fuel problems

IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU COULD BE GETTING AIR IN YOUR LINES CHECKALL OF THE FUEL LINES FOR DAMAGE AND SEE IF THEY ARE TIGHT
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Re:fuel problems

1st Gen is right. Be sure to pay close attention to the return line off of your pump. They are a known culprit for getting hair line cracks and getting brittle.
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Re:fuel problems

And remember that air will enter a line through a crack that is too small for fuel to leak out of.
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[quote author=Haulin in Dixie link=board=16;threadid=7165;start=0#68462 date=1037591800]<br>And remember that air will enter a line through a crack that is too small for fuel to leak out of.<br>[/quote] HID is very correct (redundant). Run your fingers along the rubber lines hidden behind the lift pump. Perhaps there will be some dampness.<br>Also, sometimes you cna see a bit of moisture on the starter.<br>george
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