I bought a 91 2.8 Trooper about 6 weeks ago and haven't driven it much. Usually it starts right up...except for two times. Both times I have driven 2 miles to the grocery store, turned it off and after 10 minutes when I attempted to start it, couldn't. It turns over but fails to fire. The first time this happened I pumped the accelerator and after about 10 seconds it started. The last time no such luck, I finally ran the battery down. I walked home and returned with another vehicle and jumper cables and when I returned, it started first time (with jumper cables).
It has an electrical problem with the gas and temp gauge, sometimes they work, sometimes not. I am thinking a loose ground.
My starting problem, I am thinking, may be a lack of fuel, possibly a clogged fuel filter. I plan to replace it at my first convience.
Does anyone have any other suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Bruce