Engine turning without starting
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Engine turning without starting
When I start my '71, the engine turns for quite a while before it starts running. Recently, I had the carburator fixed because the choke didn't work, which it does now. I just think it takes way too long before it starts running. It's only when it's cold, though. Is it a common problem?
Thanks.
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From: Redruth Cornwall
If you have just had the choke fixed, you must remember to depress the accelerator once before turning the key. Doing this frees the choke mechanism and snaps it shut on a cold engine.
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When I start my '71, the engine turns for quite a while before it starts running. Recently, I had the carburator fixed because the choke didn't work, which it does now. I just think it takes way too long before it starts running. It's only when it's cold, though. Is it a common problem?
Thanks.
Thanks.
I don’t know if you grew up with carburetors or not. Just in case you haven’t here are some suggestions about Chevrolet carbureted cars.
To start one, like Joto said, you have to step on the gas peddle once to engage the choke. Chevrolets like to have the peddle pressed full once to engage the choke and to pump enough fuel into the dry manifold to start the engine. Then, before turning the key, press the peddle again but this time only half way and hold it there and then hit the ignition.
About the only time this won’t work is if your float bowls went dry and there is no gas to pump.
The above isn’t for warm engines.
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Thank you, both.
My Owner's Manual says "Fully depress pedal and slowly release. With foot off the pedal, crank the engine..." This is the way I do it - and still having a looong start.
BTW, what is it with my float bowls? Is it easy to replace them?
Thanks again.
My Owner's Manual says "Fully depress pedal and slowly release. With foot off the pedal, crank the engine..." This is the way I do it - and still having a looong start.
BTW, what is it with my float bowls? Is it easy to replace them?
Thanks again.
