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ljackson · 02-01-2014, 09:31 AM

We have been running it for a few days now. My sons says it warms and runs better when the engine is cold. We did have some warmer weather though. If I understand correctly, when you first start the truck you should give the accelerator pedal a quick pump. This should engage the high idle linkage. Then you should leave it alone so it stays in high idle. Is this correct? I found out yesterday that my son has not been operating it that way. This may be part of the problem?

02-01-2014, 09:31 AM	#29
ljackson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Amarillo, Texas Posts: 636	Re: It’s cold outside. Carburetor choke on stock engines. We have been running it for a few days now. My sons says it warms and runs better when the engine is cold. We did have some warmer weather though. If I understand correctly, when you first start the truck you should give the accelerator pedal a quick pump. This should engage the high idle linkage. Then you should leave it alone so it stays in high idle. Is this correct? I found out yesterday that my son has not been operating it that way. This may be part of the problem? __________________ Father and son built. Driven daily since 2012. 283, 3 speed. Mostly original. '81 PS and disk front. Fuel tank relocate. Maintenance, repairs and upgrades on his dime now. http://zacks64longfleet.shutterfly.com/ Higher res. photos in my gallery.