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whyforjim |
11-12-2021 @ 5:54 PM
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It's been years since I've driven my '40 coupe. Standard everything. In driving it today, it was not thrilled with my starting procedures for cold, warm, hot. I've forgotten how I used to do it. So with regard to choke position, applying some number of slow gas pedal pumps and gas pedal position when hitting the start button, what generally works best for: 1) cold engine start, 2) warm engine start, 3) hot engine start.
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ford38v8 |
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11-12-2021 @ 9:15 PM
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There is no one-size-fits-all answer for you. Each engine/fuel system will have it's own unique method for each of the conditions you ask about. Remember, for ignition to occur, a correct mixture of fuel and air is required. The carburetor has manual controls to help achieve that correct condition. Learning what each does and why it does it will provide you the answers you need for every condition.
Alan
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TomO |
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11-13-2021 @ 7:33 AM
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Here is what works for me:
If the carburetor is in good condition with no vacuum leaks, pull the choke out all the way and then push it in 1/4 of the way. Press the accelerator pedal once to the floor and release it. Turn on the ignition and start the car, giving the engine a little gas to keep it running and the open the choke almost all of the way. Once the temperature gauge move off of cold, push the choke all the way open.
If your car doesn't start this way, I would send the carburetor to Charley Schwendler in Ny.
Tom
This message was edited by TomO on 11-16-21 @ 7:25 AM
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alanwoodieman |
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11-14-2021 @ 7:43 PM
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hot engine--nothing, just turn on switch and press starter button
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whyforjim |
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11-15-2021 @ 9:28 AM
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Yeah, I used to have all this down well. have forgotten. What about if the car is warmed up some, but one really wouldn't call it hot? So no one recommends that one would hold the accelerator down a bit in starting? Seems like I used to do this. How do you work with a flooded engine?
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11-15-2021 @ 7:45 PM
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Looks like it’s coming back to you, yes, that’s how to start a flooded engine, hold the accelerator to the floor, no pumping, don’t let up. This brings in the maximum volume of air without also sucking in even more fuel.
Alan
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TomO |
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11-16-2021 @ 7:24 AM
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I made a correction to my previous post, I said "close the choke" and I meant to say "open the choke".
I have to give my car a little choke when the temperature gauge just moves off of the C position, but other cars act differently. Holding the gas pedal down a little when starting works with some cars and doesn't work with others. It doesn't work with mine.
Tom
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