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Old May 11, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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Ever since the Radix install the Truck is hard to start I find myself having to crank the key longer then ever. Does anyone know what problem could be?
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:02 PM
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is the FPR installed correctly?
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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What is the FPR? Ill check it as far as I know everything is installed correctly.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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Fuel Pressure Regulator, it is on the driverside fuel rail, remove it and reinstall it. I know you all have heard how important the lube is on this. Take it out, inspect the o-ring......make sure it is not damaged!! Re-install it will a LIBERAL amount of lube, Vasaline works the best

99.9% of the time this is the problem.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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Also make sure the little rubber O-rings are properly in place. I had one get pinched and it caused a similar effect like you have.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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You guys are the Best. This thing is runnin perfectly if I could just get some Traction.
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Originally Posted by 03silverado5.3
You guys are the Best. This thing is runnin perfectly if I could just get some Traction.

HAHHAAHA good luck! Glad you got it fixed.
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Find an open parking lot, come to a complete stop. Put the shifter in 3rd gear. Press in the tow-haul button. Slowly take off and at 15mph, give it full throttle.

That doesn't help with traction, but it does put a big grin on your face.
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Old May 11, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by BigTex
Find an open parking lot, come to a complete stop. Put the shifter in 3rd gear. Press in the tow-haul button. Slowly take off and at 15mph, give it full throttle.

That doesn't help with traction, but it does put a big grin on your face.
Oh its allready put lots of on my face
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