The Ole 96ers getting cranky (start issue)

[bradleyheathhays]

Twice now this week I've had a start issue that makes me wonder if it's a sign of something worse coming. The scenario has been the exact same both times. After 3-4 errand stops (which is unusual) (engine at peak running temp), I get to a stop and turn the engine off, and when trying to start 3-4 mins later it just cranks. The first time I cranked for 3-4 sec, rest for 10, crank for 5, rest for 10, then it started on the third try but didn't snap to a start like it normally does. The starter just spun the engine until it got up to idle and then the engine kept itself running. Same thing happened this second time except it took longer to start only coming to life on the 4th or 5th crank. Start motor seems to be working normally.

The second time I smelled a little gas after initially backing up. I'm not sure if there was a gas smell the first time it happened but it's possible. My only guess is that I was a little flooded both times. The engine's usually a great starter, but since this has happened twice in 3 days now, I'd like to start looking into possible causes before I end up getting stuck somewhere.

All fuel injectors are original at 230k miles with no cylinder misfires. Def want to replace them soon with some from K Suspension.

Any advice on what part to check / test? What to do if it happens again?

Thanks.

 

[superj]

I feel like maybe your fuel pump check valve is getting clogged a little bit.

Turn the key to run and kisten to the pump. Then turn it off and back to run and ket the pump run till it stops. Do it three or four times and then turn the key to crank the engine.


If it starts up easily, your fuel pump is going to need to be replaced