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Engine sometimes will not start when iy does runs ok

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Here's a diagnostic article on why engines fail to start at first sometimes:

For carburetor engines w/ the problem:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Vehicle_Car_Zone_Cars_Trucks_Vans_Engine_System_Engine_With_Carburetor_Hard_To_Start_Morning_After_Hours.htm

For fuel injection system engines w/ the problem:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Vehicle_Car_Zone_Cars_Trucks_Vans_Engine_System_Engine_Hard_To_Start_Morning_After_Hours.htm

You probably ought to get a professional mechanic fix the problem before it gest worst. Call around some local mechanics for free estimates. Heck, I know the following site has a small auto section where they offer great deals, like free estimates from local auto specialists in your area, whom I would think would be able to assist you in diagnosing the problem and having it fixed before it gets worse--right now one ad-link says you could save like 50% through what I read as competitive bidding or something like that--here's the link:

http://plusrecipes.com/PlusRecipes_Free_Estimates_Auto_Repair.htm

Yeah, so call around or use the above link. I hope this is helpful. Good luck!

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