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'86 always takes two starts. First crank, pause, second crank..START! 200 1986

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posted by  Cabbie2169 on  Sun Sep 5 09:33 CST 2004
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It's a wonder the starter and the flywheel are still good. The car has always taken two times to start. When I hold the ignition to start the first time, the engine turns over...and over..then I pause. Wait until everything quiets, then turn the ignition to start and the engine starts right up.

I want it to start the first time. I haven't ever gotten into the fuel delivery side of these 240s..but I'm suspecting that the first crank sorta is "priming" up the fuel rack and the second crank allows the injectors to spray. I'm clueless though. Can you help me with fixing this thing? Thanks,
Cabbie2169








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'86 always takes two starts. First crank, pause, second crank..START! 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be obr on  Sun Sep 5 14:48 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Our 86 behaved the same way until the fuel pressure regulator failed and I repaced it. Always two cranks before always one after,like flipping a switch. I did no other repair or maintenance. Coincidence? Or warning? Let the board know what you find








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posted by  someone claiming to be Nathan on  Sun Sep 5 14:48 CST 2004 [RELATED]

I thought the fuel check valve was on the intake manifold in line with the injectors. For your sake I hope it is...








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posted by  someone claiming to be Danny Mac on  Sun Sep 5 11:23 CST 2004 [RELATED]

Sound like you need a new fuel pressure check valve. It keeps the system pressurized. It is a $10 item screwed onto the end of the main pump under the car.

Good Luck!
Danny Mac







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