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Austin C10 · 12-17-2005, 02:33 PM

I'm pretty new to carburated engines. Its in the 40s here in Austin, nothing unreasonable.

I usually start my recently purchased 1972 C10 by pressing the gas in all the way, letting it out slowly, then cranking it. The first time I crank, it the engine coughs like its gonna keep going, so I stop cranking, but it dies out immediately. Should I give it gas right away?

The second time I crank it, the battery just wears down. Should I give it gas while cranking it the second time?

Maybe my battery's just not up to the task. I'm gonna test it this afternoon.

Thanks

12-17-2005, 02:33 PM	#1
Austin C10 1972 C10 Cheyenne LWB Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 41	Starting in colder weather I'm pretty new to carburated engines. Its in the 40s here in Austin, nothing unreasonable. I usually start my recently purchased 1972 C10 by pressing the gas in all the way, letting it out slowly, then cranking it. The first time I crank, it the engine coughs like its gonna keep going, so I stop cranking, but it dies out immediately. Should I give it gas right away? The second time I crank it, the battery just wears down. Should I give it gas while cranking it the second time? Maybe my battery's just not up to the task. I'm gonna test it this afternoon. Thanks



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