87 S-10 Blazer Fuel Problem

[vawildbill]

I hope I have this in the right forum. If I don't please excuse me since I am new posting here.

I have a 1987 S-10 Blazer 4X4 2.8ltr. It has been sitting for about three years now. I am now just getting back to trying to get it on the road ( I know I was really stupid for letting it sit for that long). Well now it will not start. I believe it is a fuel issue since I shot a little ether down the throttle body and it tried to start. I believe the fuel pump is working because I can hear a faint running sound from the gas tank area but it seems to run for awhile after I shut the key off. Could it be doing this because it keeps trying to build up pressure in the fuel line and it cannot or is this normal. Also I see no signs that the injectors are firing. I cannot smell any fuel or feel any signs of wetness around either of the injectors. Does anyone have any ideas about what I should be checking. Thanks for any help you can give me.

Bill

[jimfulco]

If you're trying to run 3-year-old gas, it won't work well if at all.
Get the old gas out (siphon or pump it out with the fuel pump). Change the fuel filter. Put several gallons of fresh gas in it with a can of Berryman's Injector Cleaner. You may need to flush the fuel lines also. If it starts but runs really rough, you may have old gas dried on the spark plug insulators. Dried old gas is conductive, and they won't fire worth a flip. If it doesn't run smoother after about 5 minutes, clean them or replace them.