I have a 1988 Mustang LX I am fixing up for my daughter. It has the
> 2.3L 4 cylinder. When starting the motor while cold it does not want
> to start the first time you crank it. If you spin it a couple turns,
> let go of the key and then try again, then it will start right up. I
> replaced the fuel filter, Fuel pump runs for a couple seconds and then
> stops so I should have fuel pressure. Also seems to be kinda cold
> blooded until it warms up. Step on the gas and it is sluggish when
> cold. Once the motor is warm it runs/starts just fine. It does have
> EFI, but is not a Turbo version. Any ideas would be appreciated. >
> Thanks
>
Pump the accel 2 times while cranking...
if it starts then, look for a small vacuum leak
Are there any other symptoms?... what's the idle speed at first start, then when it's warm?