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Old 11-15-2010, 10:05 AM
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Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

I have an lo3 91 rs it will never start first crank always second. Anyone have an idea on what it could be?
Old 11-15-2010, 10:20 AM
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Re: Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

Do you turn the key directly from the off position to crank it the first time?
Old 11-15-2010, 01:35 PM
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Re: Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

Ya do ineed to wait a sec?
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Re: Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

I would, for fuel pressure to build. Like key it to ACC for maybe 1-2 full seconds then crank it, should start faster.
Old 11-15-2010, 02:58 PM
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Re: Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

Try waiting for 2 seconds and listening for the fuel pump to shut off after priming.
Old 11-24-2010, 09:06 AM
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Re: Starts Second crank everytime never first. Proplem???????

Thanks.. I didnt even think of that.
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