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Well, it happened again. The car had been sitting for about 45 minutes after a very short (5 minute) drive to the community centre and back. It didn't want to start on the first try (but did turn over strongly) so I let the fuel pump run. Tried again after about 30 seconds, no go, let it run some more, then tried again maybe 20 seconds later, kept going like that for maybe another 45 seconds, then it sounded like it was trying to catch, so I floored the gas pedal and after about 5 full seconds of cranking it fired. After that it drove normally.

Steve - as far as I understand the pump puts out 4 to 4.5 psi, and no, there's no regulator. I'll pick up some insulation tomorrow and see if that helps.
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Old 04-11-2005, 07:19 PM
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