Re: Re: Trouble starting when cold

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Sat Jan 14 2012 - 04:56:08 EST


"Mike Sykes" <mikesykes@cox.net> wrote:

>>>
> Actually, you have to cycle the key. The fuel pump will turn off
> after ~2 seconds if the engine is not running. I went through the
> whole fuel pump thing a year or so ago.<<

> Ah. That's news to me. I always figured it maintained constant fuel pressure
> while the key was in the on position.

It does, but only if the engine is running. When you first turn the
key to the on position, if you listen closely you will be able to hear
the pump kick on and then back off after a few seconds.

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