1991 Dodge Caravan Won't Start

1991 DODGE CARAVAN
11,300 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CRANKYPAPPY
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Van sat for two years. I put a battery in it started right up and ran for 10 mins. I shut it off. Tried start'en it again, it would'nt start.

Getting no fuel. Replaced the fuel pump, Started it up again ran fine. Turned it off. Tried starten it again, same problem wouldn't start.

I can spray starter fuel into the air way and it will start and run, till I stop spraying.

Can you tell me my problem.
Dec 10, 2007 at 11:49 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Yes we can help...however I need the engine size! There are two different ones! Year too...
Oct 21, 2007 at 8:39 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Now that we have the info...look at #17!


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_CMP97_1.jpg


https://images.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/62217_CMP97a_1.jpg

You need to check your VECI label under the hood, you still have 2 choices! 1 is a 3.0 4v the other 3.0 2v It should be on the label...The other is #22 This model requires the use of a syncronizer to install it, I will email the instructions...
Oct 21, 2007 at 9:00 AM
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VICKIWOLF
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thank you for helping us. He thinks he has located it now. :shock: Of course, lets see if the car WORKS an hour or so from now. :lol:
Oct 21, 2007 at 9:11 AM
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BLACKOP555
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well if it sat for 2 years and still has that gas in it the tank should be drained and cleaned and the fuel system cleaned, also a new fuel filter should help, do you hear the pump turning on when the key is turned?
Dec 10, 2007 at 11:55 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Check the fuel pump relay, probably sticky from sitting so long
Dec 11, 2007 at 8:28 AM
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