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Fuel Fuel Pump Priming Time?

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Hey duders,

I recall reading somewhere that the fuel pump should prime for 5-20 seconds. Well, mine has always primed for about 2 seconds. Is that a problem? Bad fuel pump?
 

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DuderMcMerican said:
Hey duders,

I recall reading somewhere that the fuel pump should prime for 5-20 seconds. Well, mine has always primed for about 2 seconds. Is that a problem? Bad fuel pump?
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After some research and observation, 2-5 seconds is the proper time for initial fuel pump prime.
 
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After some research and observation, 2-5 seconds is the proper time for initial fuel pump prime.
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Great, thanks!
 
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