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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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when i crank the truck, it seems to take longer than before. would this be the lift pump going bad?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:18 AM
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possably. . .also check the condition of the batteries.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 10:21 AM
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thanks drew. the batteries are fine. the motor turns over fine. its like it is waiting on the fuel to get too the injectors
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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it would be a good idea to hook a pressure gage up to the inlet to the CP3 and see what the pressure is. . .at idle anything below 10-12psi and you would need to look into getting it replaced.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 05:13 PM
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would it hurt anything running it at low pressure.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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does it hurt running it at low pressure other than your pump failing whenever? also on the cp3 there is a port to plug into isnt there? Does any1 know the port or fitting we need to tap into? I have gauges at home but my couplers are different
 
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