91 f150 4.9 engine will crank if primed thru breather and crank after unless it sits for hr or so then gotta be reprimed to crank....any ideas as to why?

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Asked by misinterpetation Oct 22, 2013 at 07:15 AM about the 1991 Ford F-150 S SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

fuel pump works fine   pressure test is ok  just won't crank after sitting for hr or so   once primed it cranks fine til next time it sits

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When you say "crank" you mean it will not start, but will turn over, right?

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it will turn over it cranks and runs great after priming and keeps cranking unless it sits for period of time

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