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Starting Problems

Old Nov 21, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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Unhappy Starting Problems

I HAVE A ELIMINATOR FUEL SYSTEM AND JUST RECENTLY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS WITH STARTING. MAJORITY OF THE TIME I TRY TO START THE TRUCK I HAVE TO LET IT PRIME FIRST. I'VE READ SOME POST AND I GUESS I JUST CANT FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. WHERE CAN I FIND A PICTURE OF HOW THE FUELS LINE RUN AND WHAT IS THE EASIEST WAY TO FIND A HOLE IN A FUEL LINE. ANY HELP WOULD BE APERICATED.
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 12:18 PM
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One way to check for leaks is to pressurize the fuel tank to 5psi and then look for leaks
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 02:11 PM
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try leaving the fuel cap loose. if the starting issues stop then it can be anything from a bad cap to leaking fuel lines
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