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Location: san jose
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need tips on how to start a cold engine
i just got my 350 '71 yesterday and this morning i started it up but it wouldn't crank over right away. it took 6 or 7 turns of the crank before it finally turned over. its been about 15 years since ive started up a late model car and pretty much have forgotten how. should i pump the pedal a few times before cranking it or what. just wondering what your cold engine startup routine is.
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Location: ** THE FALL GUY **CHICAGO IL
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
3 slow pumps and away we go..on a stock set-up
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
maybe do a tune up points plugs condensor distrib cap and wires fuel and air filters set the gap on the plugs the dwell on the points and set the timing also checking for cracked and dryrotted hoses and beltsshould help in ease of starting and keep it running
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
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its been engine swapped with a HEI system. |
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
HEI you need to check that it's been wired properly and not still using the resistor wire
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
wheres the resister wire gonna be going to?
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
Each engine can have its own preferred method, and even that may change with the seasons.
In summer (or if the engine is warm), I turn the key and it starts. Cool mornings may require just enough throttle blip to set the choke, but no more. In colder weather, nearly a full stroke on the skinny pedal -- but only one, or it floods. YMMV
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Re: need tips on how to start a cold engine
From FAQ, HEI info... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=13698
Basically, make sure you have a hot wire to the HEI.
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