1996 Chev won't start

Tiny
KEN
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 123,000 MILES
I have a 1996 Chev 2500 Surburban 454 engine. When starting in the morning after sitting all night it will start on first contact of turn of key. After I drive around a bit and it sits for awhile it will not start until several off and on of the key. Fuel pump has been replaced twice thinking that was the problem. When put on a computer check everything checks out. No one can figure out why it won't start on turn of the key when warm and it will start on first turn of the key after sitting all night? Any answers?
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:36 PM

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Tiny
JDL
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Maybe there is a fuel pressure leak into the engine, causing a flood issue? Once it sits overnight, the extra fuel has time to evaporate. Use a fuel pressure gage, see how fast fuel pressure drops. With sfi, key on engine off, the pressure drop should stabilize at 48--52 psi. If there is a leak down, pressure regulator or possible injector?
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Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 6:48 PM

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