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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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ocassionally not starting

I have a 97 that sometimes won't pop off like it usually does. It turns over great just doesn't fire, so I keep trying 3 or 4 times and then it takes off. It happens 1 out 5 times I start it. Anyone have any ideas. Thanks
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 10:17 AM
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If is related to how long it's been parked you probably have a fuel supply system air leak.
They can suck air without leaking fuel so just looking doesn't usually work.
Read this> http://www.cumminsforum.com/forum/94...m-writeup.html
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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The first thing I would check is to make sure the fuel solenoid lever is being pulled up when it won't start. They get grimy after some time, and will act erratically.

It is the last part of the link Infidel provided...........
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Old Jan 3, 2011 | 06:48 PM
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i 2nd pATDALY
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