Spencer11

Hey guys, I have been having a long crank time since I swapped this engine in. About 6-8 seconds to crank after driving it around however the first start of the day is always instant.

Not sure what could be causing this as it runs great, only thing I can think of is that the fuel pump is going out as it is at 340k miles.

Just shoot some ideas,

thanks

wretched73

iTrader: (1)

Sounds like the fuel pressure is leaking down while it sits. No leaks? Check valve could have worn out

Spencer11

Didn’t think of the check valve, I’ll check for leaks today when I get a chance.

FFDP

iTrader: (2)

If you cycle the key a few times, will it start right away or does it still do a long crank. That test would help it build fuel pressure.

Other things could be tune related if the engine isn't stock. If it not running a MAF and the tune isn't right.

strutaeng

Buy the $30 fuel pressure gauge from HF.

Check for fuel pressure. Possibly leaking injector after you shut it off, or simply just low fuel pressure.

Spencer11

After some looking, I found the fuel pressure regulator to be faulty. There was fuel in the vacuum line, easy enough to fix and cheap part. Starts perfect now.

Thanks for everyone’s input. 👌