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Old 03-11-2010, 10:03 PM
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trouble starting

my truck will just sit there and turn over and not start. when you let off the key u can hear something humming under the hood. then when u try to start it a couple more times it will start. i am just confused
Old 03-12-2010, 04:25 AM
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Try parking downhill with a relativelly full tank of fue. If it starts normal, this indicates a air leak into the fuel return system.
Frequent issues is: Loose banjo bolt at rear of head. Loose three way fitting at left rear side of block. A connector tube Oring leak. The rest of banjo bolt fittings..Sometimes you will find a very small dampness at area of air leak.
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Fuel filter been changed lately? It could be clogged. Do you have a fuel pressure guage? If not...they are worth having.
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ram1999 i changed my fuel filter today and it seemed to work for now thanks for all of your help both of you guys
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