Starting problem ?
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Instructor
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Starting problem ?
Please forgive this question as it may have an obvious answer - I just wanted to know your opinion. I don’t use my 70 often. Plugs and points are fairly fresh (less than 750 miles). If the car sits for 5 weeks or longer, how hard should it be to start? I went to start it last night and it almost got to the point I really thought something was wrong. It did eventually start and then restarted without an issue later on. Your thoughts? Thanks
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I would expect my 81 to be a bit cranky if it's not been started for 5 weeks. I run it at least once a week, even in winter, to keep it happy. Your normal restart later is a good sign. 
Can you give more detail about how it started the first time?
Can you give more detail about how it started the first time?
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Joined: Sep 2004
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From: North Hills California
My car sits for at least 4 weeks at a time..Gotta crank and pump it a few tries before it starts. No big deal. Been that way for years, but ALWAYS fires up. My El Camino is the same way. Sits for months at a time.
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