How long til it starts.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Atlanta Ga
How long til it starts.
One thing i can say about my vette is it has always, even with the carb, had a instant start. hit the key and it fires before it makes a 1/4 turn. Its always impressed me that it starts so quick....cold, hot makes no difference
any others?
How long does it take for yours to fire up?
any others?
How long does it take for yours to fire up?
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: New Zealand
In 4 years, I've only ever had one problem starting....that's when the solenoid screws had backed off the starter....I quick fixed it by pressing a wooden hammer handle over the solenoid while a mate cranked her over.....
Every other time, even when I had a hack of an engine, it's fired right up....no cranking
Every other time, even when I had a hack of an engine, it's fired right up....no cranking
Last edited by standup; Aug 30, 2006 at 03:38 AM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Connecticut
Originally Posted by JustForFun
hit the key and it fires before it makes a 1/4 turn.
3 pumps when cold and thats it...it fires right up
I honestly dont think the engine makes a full revolution before it starts when its warmed up..Click..bang, its running.
I did a compression test last week and to hear the starter turn so many times made me cringe.
I suppose since I have a low HP/Compression engine the starter will last many years....
I would gladly trade replacing the starter every year for some more HP which will hopefully be the case before the end of September As I plan on rebuilding the top end with the help of a good friend ...
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Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
On my 1972 it will start up anytime with 1 pump, and about 3 seconds.
My 73 bb takes a little longer, between 5-10 seconds, and 3 pumps
My 75 L82 will start within 3 seconds ..IF it has been driven the day before..and more than 30 seconds and unknown pumps if it hasnt.
My 86 will start in 1 second. You hear the motor start to turn, and its started already. ( fuel injection is great!)
kdf
My 73 bb takes a little longer, between 5-10 seconds, and 3 pumps
My 75 L82 will start within 3 seconds ..IF it has been driven the day before..and more than 30 seconds and unknown pumps if it hasnt.
My 86 will start in 1 second. You hear the motor start to turn, and its started already. ( fuel injection is great!)
kdf
Melting Slicks
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From: McDonough Georgia
Mine starts within 3 or 4 seconds but if its cold I have to keep the rpm's up for a minute or so because the choke on my quadrajunk is inop.But i'm still impressed how easy a 30 year old motor that has never been touched fires up.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Glen Allen, VA
Not as easy as some of my other Q-jet cars I've had in the past. It cranks for a few seconds after sitting for a week or more. Now, once it's warm ,it'll start right up. I did notice though coming back from Carlisle, it doesn't like to start after a long highway run. It seems to be flooded and kicks out black smoke for a second or so. Lars are you listening? When are you going to be doing carbs again, I need your help!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Breckenridge Colorado
Depends on the mood of the car. Sometimes it will start up right away and other times it will take a few cranks. I never pump it with gas before I try and crank it because if I do it will flood the carb - ALWAYS. I think that is because if my airgap manifold so I have learned not to pump it. As for the deiseling that someone else mentioned, either get that fixed rather soon or get in the habit of turning off the car while it is still in gear so it will not do that. I had a slight problem with that for a while because I was running too hot, so I got in the habit of turning off the car in drive and would never diesel. Got the temps fixed so that does not happen anymore.
Melting Slicks
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From: Eastern US XX
Originally Posted by Xakk
1 pump, start die. Start again and stays running. It's done this as long as I've had the car and no amount of fiddling with the time seems to change it. I figure at least it's reliable.