how to start engine?

Sparky22 · 2007-04-18 21:03:26

I wait for my gauges to cycle! :cheers: :iagree: me too

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Apr 18, 2007 | 11:33 PM

#21

Rodster21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Funn One

I wait for my gauges to cycle!

me too

Apr 18, 2007 | 11:49 PM

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WWK888

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Originally Posted by mmaynard

Insert key, adjust power seat, push in clutch, start,crank stereo, ...........smile.

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Apr 18, 2007 | 11:57 PM

#23

NOS500

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I just get in push the clutch in, turn the key to on and while the guages are sweeping I put on my seatbelt, and by the time I have my seatbelt on the guages are done, then I start the car up.

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:03 AM

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Apr 19, 2007 | 01:43 AM

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Vette Dream

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I wait for my gages to cycle.

Ask me why, and I couldn't tell ya, but I do it anyway!

Apr 19, 2007 | 06:49 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Funn One

I wait for my gauges to cycle!

That's what I do.

Apr 19, 2007 | 09:52 AM

#27

Black 'n Tan

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Yep, let my seat memory cycle, gauges sweep, fuel pump cycle, then hit it. I also don't let it idle more than a minute before taking off. Unless it's below 20 degrees, I'll wait a couple if minutes. I just drive slowly for five miles till warm.

John

Apr 19, 2007 | 12:07 PM

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I turn the key and let the guages cycle, start the car and wait to put it in gear until the oil pressure gets up.

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Apr 19, 2007 | 01:47 PM

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turn key to on, yell 'clear' out the window and fire her up...

Apr 19, 2007 | 02:20 PM

#30

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Quote:

Originally Posted by jrose7004

I turn the key and let the guages cycle, start the car and wait to put it in gear until the oil pressure gets up.

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:03 PM

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insert key , roll down window , start , listen to idle, smile ,

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:04 PM

#32

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Here's the deal....

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky22

what sound does the fuel pump make when its turning on?

Stick the key in. Seats get adjusted. AC/radio turn on right away; I shut them. The gauges cycle very quickly, so I don't pay attention to that. BUT I let the fuel pump do its thing, and get it going, and THEN I CRANK. This way it cranks sooner. Otherwise, it takes another second of cranking, which I'd rather avoid (during cold starts). After this, let it warm up for a mintue or so, or push on the gas a lil to get it goin'''

Apr 19, 2007 | 03:25 PM

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stax68

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette Dream

I wait for my gages to cycle.

Chevy Mechanic told me that you should always do this...and that if
you don't wait for the gauges to cycle you may wind up with
EBCM issues/malfunction..

Not sure about that...never saw the connection..