1992 New Yorker hard starting problem

Jan 11, 2007 1 Replies

A while back my 1992 New Yorker started having starting problems, it would not usually start on the first attempt, but usually would start on the second or third attempt when cold. A hot engine starts on the first attempt. I replaced the wires and plugs, but nothing changed. I feel that the engine isn't getting a rich enough mixture when cold, and by repeated attempts gets enough gas to finally start. The engine is a 3.8 liter v6. Other than that there are no other problems. Any suggestions?



Bill



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Check the fuel press, could be a weak fuelpump, plugged fuel filter. Put press gauge on the plug on the fuelrail,now turn on the key,DO NOT CRANK, read the gauge, note the press, (usely reads about 30 lbs)now crank the starter, press should JUMP to about 50 lbs. Note: this is how it SHOULD work, if not check filter/pump

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