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Old January 6th, 2011, 2:37 PM
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I have a 1995 K1500 4WD 350 TBI. It is very difficult to start after it sits for a few days. It will crank and crank and sometimes will start. Usually it kills the battery before it will fire and go. Runs good if it starts. Any suggestions? Thanks
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When you turn the key on the fuel pump should run for a few seconds to get fuel to the tb then shut off. In a quiet place have someone (with good hearing) listen at the tank while the key is turned on to see if this is happening. You could have a bad relay.
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Thanks. We checked, pump is good. Pulled Distributor cap and center post was totally burned off. Replaced cap, wires, plugs. Runs like new.
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