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jddowell · 12-06-2002, 09:16 AM

Drove my "72" last night to a Ball game 25 miles away. Watched game, approx. 1 1/2 hours, went out to leave. Engine was cold, turned over a couple times, fired but didn't start. Next time I tried it wouldn't start, flooded. Had to let daughter hold pedal to floor and turn key while I held open choke to get to start. This has me puzzeled, never done this before. I have a 1406 Edelbrock electric choke. Do I need to adjust choke or what could be the cause? I hate to get out some where in this freezing weather and be stranded. I would appreciate all suggestions.

jddowell · 12-06-2002, 09:49 AM

Maybe I should have asked "how do you adjust the choke on an Edelbrock 1406?

guitarman · 12-06-2002, 11:26 AM

Not trying to be a smart a$$, but I would suggest contacting Edelbrock tech div.

jddowell · 12-06-2002, 11:47 AM

I called Edelbrock. They said my problem was that choke needed adjusting. They are sending manual today.
This is all new to me. All I am sure of is that I really like my old 72.

da-burb · 12-06-2002, 03:08 PM

I have had occasional flooding with my 1406. I haven't been able to diagnose the problem 100% either. It happens the exact same way. It's only on the restart 1-4 hours after shut down. My initial conclusion is that gas is getting into the engine after shut down. Then when you step on the pedal to set the choke it is really flooded. I don't know if it is a piece of dirt at the seat or high fuel line pressure or gas boiling out of the bowls.

I have changed my starting habits for this truck. If it's been driven, I usually crank it over before I tap the gas pedal and set the choke. Give it a chance to fire up before it floods.

12-06-2002, 09:16 AM	#1
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	Need some tip on why flooded? Drove my "72" last night to a Ball game 25 miles away. Watched game, approx. 1 1/2 hours, went out to leave. Engine was cold, turned over a couple times, fired but didn't start. Next time I tried it wouldn't start, flooded. Had to let daughter hold pedal to floor and turn key while I held open choke to get to start. This has me puzzeled, never done this before. I have a 1406 Edelbrock electric choke. Do I need to adjust choke or what could be the cause? I hate to get out some where in this freezing weather and be stranded. I would appreciate all suggestions.

12-06-2002, 11:26 AM	#3
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12-06-2002, 03:08 PM	#5
da-burb "Ochre Ogre" Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Springfield, MN Posts: 3,558	I have had occasional flooding with my 1406. I haven't been able to diagnose the problem 100% either. It happens the exact same way. It's only on the restart 1-4 hours after shut down. My initial conclusion is that gas is getting into the engine after shut down. Then when you step on the pedal to set the choke it is really flooded. I don't know if it is a piece of dirt at the seat or high fuel line pressure or gas boiling out of the bowls. I have changed my starting habits for this truck. If it's been driven, I usually crank it over before I tap the gas pedal and set the choke. Give it a chance to fire up before it floods. __________________ Bowtie Truck Stop Inc. Mid-West GM Truck Restoration Parts Supplier Your Key Parts, Auto Metal Direct, Dynacorn, and Goodmark dealer. like us @ www.facebook.com/BowtieTruckStop 1971 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1971 K-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 C-10 Suburban (Ochre) 1972 K-20 Suburban (Yellow- that just aint right!) Springfield, Minnesota 56087

12-06-2002, 09:49 AM	#2
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	Maybe I should have asked "how do you adjust the choke on an Edelbrock 1406?

12-06-2002, 11:47 AM	#4
jddowell Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cushing, Oklahoma Posts: 20	I called Edelbrock. They said my problem was that choke needed adjusting. They are sending manual today. This is all new to me. All I am sure of is that I really like my old 72.



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