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5.7 mercruiser tbi hard to start. Motor and everything on motor is new. I put a clear line from tank to fuel filter and seems like when you turn key on the pump runs the prime cycle and once it stops the fuel goes back in the tank is this correct? Once it’s started it runs fine
Yes I have a 2000 5.7 just put the new engine in everything is new except the throttle body and distributor motor runs for a few min and shuts off after hearing loud sucking noise. I have replaced the tbs and idle air control. Notice the throttle body gets condensation on it when it cuts off...