Matt Mead <mdmead@DELETETHIScharter.net> writes in article <o9a1o1lq3dnet71jmq1d17iki9mjtt28el@4ax.com> dated Sun, 20 Nov 2005 08:53:47 -0800:
>On Sun, 20 Nov 2005 02:25:26 GMT, Scan Da Bands <vzeip5vc@verizon.net>
>wrote:
>
>>ok 1997 Chevy 350 Vortec ......here's what happens. Starts fine when
>>ran daily BUT if it sits for a few days , go to start it , she turns
>>over but no start.....go back and try it again in 1-2 hours fires
>>right up...any ideas in the group? Thanks in advance.
>
>
>Fuel pressure bleeding down? What happens if you turn the key on (and
>don't start it) for 15 seconds, and then do this two or three more
>times, and then try and start it? In theory, this would repressurize
>the fuel system.
I agree but...
The timeout on GM's from that era is a lot less than 15 seconds, more like 2
seconds. Turn the key on for 2 seconds, off for 2 seconds, on for 2
seconds, off for 2 seconds, then try cranking.
>If it's a loss of fuel pressure, I'd guess the problem has to do with
>the injector lines. I believe they are similar to the ones used on
>the 4.3 in my van and don't last forever.
A tiny leak anywhere in the fuel system could do it.
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