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Nov 22, 2010 | 09:56 AM

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dantm

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starting problems

my 95 f250 5.8 wont start in the cold weather unless i prime it with fuel through the trottle body. after that it runs just fine. anybody know what could be wrong?

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Nov 22, 2010 | 10:36 PM

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Freightrain

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Sounds like fuel pump issues. Do you here a "whine" when you turn the key on for a couple seconds?(before turning to start). It builds fuel rail pressure so it can start.

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Nov 23, 2010 | 02:43 AM

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I would also take a look at the fuel pressure regulator. It might also be a dirty fuel filter.

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