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A. I still think it's the FPR or a leaker injector or a bad check valve in the pump, and it won't fire up until it rebuilds a head of pressure at the injectors, which may be slow if the leak is relatively large compared to pump output. If the pump loses prime, it may take a LONG time, because positive displacement pumps are slow to self prime. Try to relate the severity of the problem to fuel tank level OR, pinch off the return line with some vicegrips before you try to crank it cold..


Could you quantify LONG? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

I must have cranked Raider 10-15 seconds at a time many times over about a 25 minute period. Not even an attempt at lighting off. This morning with the sun shining directly on it, it lit off after less than 10 seconds of cranking...

It's sitting in the garage at home now. We'll see if I can get it to fail when sitting at home, snug and dry. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />

Please note -- I'm not disagreeing with you, Eddy, just curious as to your definition of long... I would not be at all surprised if it is one or more of the things you mentioned. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Eric W.

'89 Dodge Raider -- 3.0L V6, MT, SWB