Date:         Mon, 31 Mar 2014 13:38:39 -0400
Reply-To:     TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         TJ Hemrick <x53gunner@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Hard Starting
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All,
  My starting issue is back in full force once again.  I previously spoke
with Dennis Haynes about this so on order is a new temp 2 sensor and a new
O2 sensor since I've been putting that off far too long.  Turns out my temp
gauge sensor was just a broken wire at the pigtail.  It starts OK first
start of the day but after that, it won't start unless it get's a shot of
starting fluid.  New fuel pump, new fuel filter, new T2 sensor (FLAPS and
was black so I swapped out to a known good one from my other van with no
change whatsoever), fresh fuel lines and clamps and a recently cleaned out
tank.  Was running like a scalded dog a few weeks ago but...

BTW, somehow, someone put a Syncro thermostat housing on it so that's what
I'm working with now.  Also, it's been too long so I've got new plugs,
rotor, cap, wires, and injectors coming also.  I'm sure the injectors are
original.

Anyone got any thoughts for this issue?  When it runs, she runs but 2nd and
subsequent starts are a no-go.  Bad new temp 2 sensor?- possible,
especially from FLAPS.  Bad used one but was once good as gold?- just as
possible.

It's not making me the most popular man/mechanic in the house, that's for
sure...

TJ