hard start issue

[David Johnson]

Fuel pump check valve?

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On Nov 17, 2010, at 9:27 AM, robert weinberg <centaurus3200 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> hi all,
> 
> fairly new phenomenon in the last couple of days. my 200 used to just fire right up.
> 
> the car starts, but now it takes 2-3 seconds of cranking - with the throttle partially open, before it catches. once running, the engine idles smooth and the car runs perfectly fine.
> 
> i'm fine with it - but don't want to get stuck at some point. it still pops right off once the engine is warm.
> 
> any ideas?
> 
> thanks,
> Robby
>