Engine taking longer & longer to start

Thanks , the pressure regulator makes sense compared to what it's doing, I've ordered one from NAPA ( Echlin : 3 yr warranty ) & a fuel filter , too.

Good let me know

That was it - Fuel Pressure regulator , also replaced Fuel filter that was so rusted that the hose nipple broke off , as I was pulling it out of the "quick connector". Great place for a filter - where the wheel throws salt on it !

That's great. We need some engineers to ask our opinion sometimes. Good luck and happy trails.