starting weird

[rangerrager]

heey
can anyone help me?my truck takes a hwile too start i haveto cank it it for a little stop and then crank it agina and sometimes even a third time before it starts.does anyone know why it takes so long to start?
tha nks
ryan

 

[Big Jim M]

Most times that is fuel bleeding back into the tank when the engine is turned off.. Try this.. turn the key to the "RUN" position for a 5 count before turning it to the "START" position.. If this works the problem is bleed back..
Big JIm

 

[Earl43P]

I'd "prime" it several times as Big Jim described, THEN crank it.

If that works, you need a new fuel pump (that's where the failed check-valve is located).

Another thought is to replace the fuel filter. Its fittings may be leaking (and would be wet).