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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 09:27 AM
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Hard Starting 03

Has any body had what I perceive as hard starting on the 3rd gen trucks. My 2000 fired right up but this one needs to turn over for 2 - 3 seconds. Is this normal? 7 - 10 psi on lift pump, new fuel filter, good power?????

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:32 AM
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Somewhat normal for our third gens. Mine will sometimes startup right away and other times will take several seconds.

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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 11:52 AM
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ditto with mikeyB
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:40 PM
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Mine does the same thing. As long as it keeps starting I won't worry to much. I think the long cranking time most are having problems with on the 3rd gens is more than 3 secs of cranking.
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Old Jul 17, 2006 | 01:53 PM
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It must be another way DC figuered out to sell more parts.
Thanks for the input.
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