Re: If I appear parsanoid, it's for a reason....starting issues....

Posted by Tim Cole On 2013/4/6 9:41:10

Dear Pat:

You may have more than one thing going on here. I handled a 47 Cu8 that would die for no reason and then restart before any specific symptom could be isolated. At the dealer they would start throwing parts at it.

Let's look at the cold start and die issue. Pull the air cleaner and look at the choke action. If the pull off is worn out then the bimetal may be set lean to prevent flooding. Floor the accelerator and look at the butterfly. It should be firmly closed and when started be partially open. If it is open too much the car needs to warm up because the pull off is probably worn and you'll have to let it warm up. When new you could just start up and drive away whenever the temperature was above something like 20 degrees Farenheit.

The start and die and restart after fifteen minutes is more complicated. Check the ignition and pull the air cleaner to check for fuel. Prime the carb and check for a difference.

At least you can replicate the symptom.

Hope this helps.