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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:34 PM
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I did cap rotor and plugs this spring thinking that would take care of my problem but it didn't. Whenever I go to start my truck it will not start on the first try. It will however start right up on the second try. I'm pretty sure when I turn my key to the on position I hear the fuel pump turn on. I also took the throttle body off cleaned it and also ran seafoam through the motor so any suggestions would be appreciated.
 

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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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The pressure regulator on top of the fuel pump is no good. Replace the whole unit, or find a regulator/filter unit and replace that.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:34 PM
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Alright I'm guessing the hardest part is gonna be dropping the tank. And as long as I'm doing that I might as well just replace the whole pump right away cause the luck I'm having with this truck If I just change the regulator the pump itself will go out a week after
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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You are right. Some people remove the bed to change it, I personally think that's ridiculous even if the tank is full. To each his own I guess.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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yeah that sounds like a little more work and I don't think I'll have any problems getting to any of the lines before I drop the tank having the 3" body lift in there. So I guess I have another thing to add to the to do list
 
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