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Taking awhile to start in the morning

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1992blkGT

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Lately my car has been taking an awfully long time to start up in the morning. It used to start up in a few cranks every morning, but now sometimes it takes nearly 10 seconds to finally start up. It makes my car look like a real beater. It's strange because sometimes it will start up like usual, other times it will take forever. Any ideas? Does it sound like a fuel problem or ignition? I changed the fuel filter not too long ago, and I also put Autolite plugs and FRPP wires on. I'm thinking about getting new MSD wires and also cap/rotor, and I have a 255lph fuel pump standing by waiting to be installed. It runs normal once it's started, just starting it is the problem. Can anyone help? Thanks!
 

HISSIN50

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couple things come to mind. try primin the fuel pump a time or two before trying to start. you may be bleedin off pressure overnight sometimes.
second idea, is that your timing is too advanced. being a little retarded, like me, is better for starting.

good luck.
 
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I have the exact same problem. Just started about a month ago.
 
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Good advice from Hissin50. I would have suggested the same.
 
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ProchargedGT306

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HISSIN50 said:
couple things come to mind. try primin the fuel pump a time or two before trying to start. you may be bleedin off pressure overnight sometimes.
second idea, is that your timing is too advanced. being a little retarded, like me, is better for starting.

good luck.
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I just talk nice to mine, that usually works...
Alright, I'm done with the retarded jokes. Really.
 
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