Cold-start / choke issue.
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Cold-start / choke issue.
Now that the temperature outside is dropping, I notice some problems with cold-starting. -69 with Q-Jet
I push the accelerator once, to get the choke on. It starts at once, very easy, and runs smooth, for about 5 sec. Then it starts to run very rough, and I have to help with the accelerator, to keep it going. It feels almost as one cylinder is missing. I have to drive for 5/7 min. before it runs smooth like normal.
I guess this has something to do with choke adjustments. Is it running too rich? too slow idle? choke not pulling off?
Any suggestions?
I am also really wondering if this cable, attached to my choke,
( see picture ) should be connected somewhere??.
Thanks for any help
Rock'n Old
I push the accelerator once, to get the choke on. It starts at once, very easy, and runs smooth, for about 5 sec. Then it starts to run very rough, and I have to help with the accelerator, to keep it going. It feels almost as one cylinder is missing. I have to drive for 5/7 min. before it runs smooth like normal.
I guess this has something to do with choke adjustments. Is it running too rich? too slow idle? choke not pulling off?
Any suggestions?
I am also really wondering if this cable, attached to my choke,
( see picture ) should be connected somewhere??.
Thanks for any help
Rock'n Old
Racer
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 473
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From: Champlin Minnesota
I know my carb and my choke are different but, I think that is a ground. My choke has a 12 volt power (red) and a ground (black) going to the frame (in my case grounds to carb, which is grounded by engine). I'm sure some with more experience in your year car will chime in.
David
David
