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1997 Dodge Ram

Tiny
ALNERI
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  • 1997 DODGE RAM
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
My truck take a long time to start when it sits for more than 8 hours. When I start it up every 4 or 5 hours it's fine. Could it be the fuel pump or weak spark from the plugs?
Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 8:09 AM

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Tiny
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It sounds like fuel pressure drop off. Here is a how to for checking fuel pump pressure. Pay attention as to how quickly the pressure drops off.

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_check_fuel_pressure.htm

Let me know what you find.

Joe
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