> I've noticed recently that the van doesn't like to start easily when
> it's cold.  By cold I mean around 60-70 degrees here in the morning in
> the D.C. area.  When I initially turn the key to start, it will crank
> and crank but will not start, no matter how long I crank it.  However,
> if I stop cranking it, turn the key off and then back on and to start,
> it will start right up.  So it will not start on the first attempt, but
> will always start immediately on the second attempt.

This may be a stupid question, but did you make sure that your cold start
valve was correctly installed (and hooked to the right plug) on
reinstallation?  If it is not delivering a shot of fuel to the engine when
you crank the key the first time, it could cause this hard start problem.
You could unscrew it but leave it hooked up (hold it against a rag or into a
cup to avoid the risk of fire), and see if it shoots out fuel while someone
cranks the engine.

- Ron Salmon
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