Every morning takes forever to idle without dying

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  1. shawny2005

    shawny2005 Member

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    I’m pretty new to this whole thing. I’m reading a few books about how engines work, but each morning it takes 5-10 minutes of Erving engine at low rpms to get the engine to idle before I can actually drive it (1967 stout). From what I can tell it’s stock. What is wrong carburetor??
     
  2. Hands_On_Henry

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    Sounds like the choke isn't working.
     
  3. shawny2005

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    Yea, I noticed all the choke pulls in the car don’t actually modulate anything. Would this be the case on a warm day too? I typically have to hit the carb with some spray to get it started
     
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    The choke pull should be working...or that's your problem, lol.
     
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    As stated. Choke.
     
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    sounds like she wants daddy to choke her
     
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    Side note, you can try messing with the idle mixture screw to find a mixture that makes it easier to stay running when cold
     
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  8. shawny2005

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    Thanks for replies. I will look it up
     

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