1979 Cadillac FleetwoodBrougham Starter problem?

Maintenance/Repairs
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1

I have a 79 Fleetwood,425 engine- When the engine is cold and I turn the key, I have to pump the gas pedal 3-5 times before the engine will turn over. When the engine has been running recently and I turn the key, it fires right up.



I am worried that this might be the warning signs of something going wrong, and I would like to keep this vehicle maintained.



Thanks!

2

There may be a check valve in the fuel line that is leaking and is supposed to keep the fuel from leaking back into the tank while the car is parked.

3

Fuel injected or carb?

4

Carb.