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1990 Ford Ranger that won't start after sitting for awhile

Tiny
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Our 1990 Ford Ranger will not start after it has been sitting for awhile. After some time of trying then it will. It does not do this if it's only been shut off for a short time. I can not find the reason and would really like some help.
Tuesday, January 31st, 2006 AT 7:37 PM

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Tiny
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Try stepping on the gas pedal to the floor next time to see if it starts. Only try this once
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Friday, February 3rd, 2006 AT 10:50 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. But we are leaning towards it being something with the fuel lines. We think that maybe for some reason they are not holding their pressure. ?
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Saturday, February 18th, 2006 AT 3:33 PM
Tiny
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That was the reason for me telling you to hold the pedal to the floor.
If you had a fuel line pressure release you would find or smell fuel from the engine to the tank somewhere.
The regulator is supposed to maintain a certain amount of pressure for restart that's likely the problem.
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Saturday, February 18th, 2006 AT 3:44 PM
Tiny
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Okay I see what you mean and will give it a try.
Thanks
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Monday, February 20th, 2006 AT 9:42 AM

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