87 starting issue
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2nd Gear
Joined: Oct 2017
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From: PA
87 starting issue
recently acquired 87 vette. Problems with starting. Have already drained the tank and put in fresh gas, replaced fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator. Getting correct pressure. Problem is wont cold start without spraying fuel directly into intake, runs rough then evens out after engine warms up. Also starts ok after engine is warm. Cannot figure out problem. Any one else have this issue? Don't know where else to look or what else to try.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: NW MN
recently acquired 87 vette. Problems with starting. Have already drained the tank and put in fresh gas, replaced fuel pump, fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator. Getting correct pressure. Problem is wont cold start without spraying fuel directly into intake, runs rough then evens out after engine warms up. Also starts ok after engine is warm. Cannot figure out problem. Any one else have this issue? Don't know where else to look or what else to try.
Fuel, air, spark, check all 3.
Team Owner
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Raleigh North Carolina
What I was trying to say is that the cold start injector may have already been removed. So he would need to reinstall it. This is usually a problem in cold climates. I honestly don't think it is the problem. It's possible, but not probable. Worth taking a look at.
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My bad. I misunderstood you. You might be on to something. Previous Owners, aka PO, aka Moron who owned it previously might have done something and forgotten about it. Ask me how I know.