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Hi,

I have recently acquired a 1990 G20 Conversion van. It's a high mileage van, 192,000 miles. The van has new spark plugs, new wires, new distributor cap, has Amsoil synthetic oil in the oil, and is a very good running van. The battery is full size, new and charged full. The van idles very smoothly, no irregularities at all whatsoever, mechanically wise. There is a 1 year old starter on the van. I have gone through 3 tanks of gas since we've owned it. So, gas is as fresh as can be.

But, the van is slow to start. I have to crank for 5 to 6 seconds before it starts. The van was parked for a year prior to my ownership. The previous owner stated "the van definitely starts faster when I have "mix n' go" in the gas."

I'm assuming that this is a fuel issue? What could possibly be the problem? These are items that I am thinking that may be the issue:

-Solenoid?
-Fuel pump going bad?

If there is a way to test, please let me know on that too. Thanks so much for your time & response.