The fact that it starts well cold but not after running tells me it's
somehow temperature related.

Check for vacuum leaks between the AFM and the air filter. Also at the
junction between the intake runners and the plenum, and also at the
injectors. Cold rubber here might be resisting a leak where warmer
rubber will give in and lean out the mixture to the point where starter
fluid is required.

And check ALL the grounds, as they are also problematic with digifant.

Happy trails,

greg potts

www.busesofthecorn.com

On 2014-03-31 14:38, TJ Hemrick wrote:

> 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