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Hard time starting

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 35,000 MILES
My 1997 ford f150 is having a hard time starting. The oil pressure light stays on after all other dash lights go out. I have to crank it over 3 to 4 short times then the oil pressure light goes out, then I crank it over a long one for it to start. When it starts all the gauges are normal. RPM's are at about 850 at idle. The battery is new and a new altanator. Do you have any suggestions?
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 6:00 PM

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Tiny
RASMATAZ
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Check the fuel pressure with a gauge if its within specs to rule out the fuel filter and weak fuel pump-if okay test the engine coolant temperature sensor and idle air control valve to include the MAF sensor-
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Thursday, August 4th, 2011 AT 9:16 PM

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