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Re: [GMCnet] starting the engine [message #321723 is a reply to message #321722] Sun, 06 August 2017 20:25 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
k2gkk is currently offline  k2gkk   United States
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If the coach sitss for awhile, engine heat MAY cause fuel in the carb float bowl to evaporate. If that is the case here, I stab the accel pedal several time to force feed some fuel into the carb throat with the accelerator pump. THEN push pedal to floor SLOWLY to set the choke's fast idle setting and MAYBE this will solve your problem.

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From: Gmclist [gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] on behalf of kelly stockwell [snowsto@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, August 6, 2017 20:16
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] starting the engine

Thanks all!

I wonder if my choke has changed, I swear last year when I read about pushing the pedal to the floor before starting (and not touching it while
cranking) it started perfectly for awhile.

I will check the choke (opening the hatch etc). Heading to San Diego for work tomorrow, but home over the weekend to check these things out. It does
start like a champ when warm.

Also, I'm not sure I hear a fuel pump go on. another thing I'll check on. And, i'll finally get to that fuel filter.

-kelly

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1978 Kingsley
Putney VT

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