My 95 jeep is hard to start in the morning, could it be the fuel pump?

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It starts somewhat okay throughout the day, it's just the first start of the day that the motor turns over a lot before starting. Also, it's sluggish at times as though there's water or junk in the fuel line. Filters have been changed.
Thanks for the quick replies. Yes, we recently had a full tune up on it, new plugs, wires. New Fuel filter/air filter. Sometimes when it won't start, I wait 10 seconds or so (with the key on), and I hear what I believe to be the fuel pump, then I turn the key and it starts right up.
 
Have you done a tune up on it? Like change the plugs, wires and cap and rotor? That would greatly help the starting problem as well.
Yeah, it could even be a weak fuel pump then. Internally worn out. May be a good idea to just get it replaced, to save from getting a worse problem later.
 
id try a bottle or two of fuel treatment or maybe have the fuel system flush... might even try cleanning the throttle body
 
To see if the problem is in the fuel system, turn the engine to run for a few seconds before trying to start it. This should help the system to build pressure before starting. If this does the trick, then maybe it is a fuel pressure regulator or a injector that is not seating all the way. If this does the trick the buy some great fuel systems cleaner.
The next thing I would try is doing the ignition system. This should include wires, cap, rotor and plugs. One way to find out on this is to start (or try to start) it in a darkened area. You will need a helper. Crank the engine over and see if you can detect either a light show or popping noises associated with arching.
 
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