Almost That Time Again...cold Weather!

[blackbeasst]

Never had a carb'ed engine in the winter time but from what i've read it can be a real PITA! Im in the south east so temps range anywhere from high teens as lows to high 30's-mid 40's as highs!

 

What are some tips that will help at least with cold starting and keeping it running?

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Major pumpage!!!!!!!!!!!!! The correct procedure would be to pump a little crank for a few seconds pump a good bit then start it while pumping at the same time. Then just hold your foot on the gas awhile for it to warm up a little.

[txab]

If this vehicle is new to you and you don't know the history, consider having a thorough cleaning and a kit put in the carb. The have it properly adjusted. On my carb'd engine, 3 pumps, then crank. It'll catch and run just fine with no further holding the accelerator. Works just fine all year long

[Mike G]

Depends on what type of choke mechanism you have as well. On my two, it usually involves a short crank session to fill the fuel bowls, close the choke and one squirt of juice. Usually starts up and then I modderate the motor with the choke until warm.

--Mike

[rockcrusherrevived]

a good working choke is very important to getting started in the cold. carburetors at one time was all that was available and they worked almost all the time without problems

[gregrocks89]

ether starts anything man lol only do that if you dont give a shit about your engine and truck haha