Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Started now won't start

[ACramer]

94 Dodge 12 Valve. Truck has been sitting in a covered carport for about a month. Started it this morning and it ran for 20 seconds or so and then stuttered and cut off. Now it won't start. Cranks but won't run so I assume a fuel problem. Did not notice any fuel under truck and didn't smell anything. Where should I start looking?

 

[Dieseldemon]

Check the fuel shutoff on the back side of the injection pump turn the key on but don't try to start it. pull the solenoid up until it locks up then crank engine should start.

 

[fest3er]

If it'll start after cranking another 15 seconds or so, you probably have leaks in the rubber/steel fuel supply/return lines between the firewall and the p-pump. A tiny leak might not let fuel flow out, but can let air in, thus draining all the fuel back to the tank.

 

[MLee]

Where are you located? Do you have a GELed situation with the fuel? If so maybe you'll havr to replace the fuel filter and fill it with DS 911, and put the rest in the tank to get it started.

 

[ACramer]

I am in Va and it has not been cold. Tried the solenoid and that did not work. Guess I need to check for fuel pressure to see if the lift pump went bad. Only a little bit of 100K on the motor. Any other suggestions welcome.

 

[fest3er]

I am in Va... .

Where at in VA?

 

[ACramer]

Richmond, VA.

 

[Dieseldemon]

If it will not start with the fuel sol up you for sure are not getting fuel.