Thanks to all who replied to my 84 not firing, I put a new temp II sensor in it last night after the van cooled off for 3 hours and it started right up first try . I went on a test run for about 20 minutes ,came back shut it down, let it sit 5 minutes then I started the engine on and off 4 times at 1 minute intervals well I thought great fixed well will see . Went back in the house came back out to try 20 minutes later and it started right up shut it off. Thought that the problem was fixed got up this morning to go to work 25 miles get to work engine runs good all the way there , shut off go back after 1 hour no start , funny thing is as your starting the engine it would make quick lockups like bang and bang and then only sometimes. This reminds me of a sort of vapor or fuel lock up. But it does start after sitting for a good number of hours. The van was sitting for over two years in my garage , after about 18 months this started happening when I would go out to start it and let it run. I have replaced all tuneup parts all filter etc. Cleaned almost every connection I could find , Maybe is the problem the fuel regulator or fuel overload problem ? The van has been on the road this way for a month now. Also my gas milage is bad , Appreciate any advice on what to check . Thanks Hans. |
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