Re: Hard starting after not running for a week or so.

Posted by Chuckltd On 2009/11/30 0:48:40
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Packard53 wrote:
JW: The advice you have given about starting a car equipped with a carb is what every one should do.

You have described the method I have used for the better than 20 years that I have owned my 66 Chevelle. When I would get my Chevelle out of storage after a long winter nap, I would alway pull the coil wire and turn the engine several times to the oil pressure built up. After doing that and connecting the coil back up all I would have to do is pump the pedal about three time and it would always start.

John F. Shireman

Yes, good advice. I also do that following oil changes to lube the system. 9 years ago, I bought a Ford with a 351M engine with low miles. It ran fine and still does, but the first time I changed the oil, it knocked for about 20 seconds when I started it after filling the oil. Later that day, I was looking through one of my Ford shop manuals and found that they recommended pulling the coil wire and cranking till oil light goes out.

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