I guess I would describe it as a long period of cranking over and over without lighting the fire.

Since it hasn't occurred again I am assuming that it is air in the line or bad gas.

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1994 E320 Cab (mine)
2001 Chevy Suburban (wife's)
1995 BMW M3 (son's)
1989 Volvo 740 GL (extra car--for sale)