long crank time

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3jpz418
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i have a stock ga16de in mu 92 sentra and i have extremly long crnk time in the morning. if i open the throttle just a little it will putter to a start, same happens if i dont open the throttle bit it takes longer. i have a haynes manual and a chilton manual they have different dead head pressures, regulated,and unregulated. what are the specs and how long should the pressure test be??


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Touchdown038
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Sounds like low compression, meaning worn rings.

How far off are the two manuals? Usually below 120 or so is considered pretty worn.

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hudy
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what is fuel psi while cranking?


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