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Old Apr 27, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Question Starting problem help

1993 F150 4X4 4.9.
The engine turns over 6 or 7 times before starting then struggles and dies. Starts up the second time and idles good. Does anyone know why it turns over so many times to start then dies??? any help appreciated.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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It sounds like the fuel lines are lossing pressure while engine is not running.

Install a pressure gauge and check pressure while running and take a closer look after stoping engine, check pressure from time to time to see what happend.
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:28 PM
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fuel line pressure

I think that the lines are loosing pressure while the engine is off. What would cause that???
 
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Old May 7, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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I agree with javi. Perhaps the fuel pump is letting fuel drain back to the tank.
 
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