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Re: [GMCnet] starting the engine [message #322263 is a reply to message #322262]

Thu, 17 August 2017 18:00

James Hupy

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Kelly, look for signs of black smoke out the exhaust after the engine is at
operating temperature. And, the choke plate should be vertical. If black
smoke is what you see, make a very slight adjustment to the open direction,
and try again.
Good job by the way.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Or
78 GMC ROYALE 403

On Aug 17, 2017 3:36 PM, "kelly stockwell" wrote:

> it was as easy as you all said! :d
>
> I removed the three screws, pushed the pedal down, rotated it (a lot)
> until the plate closed, put the screws back (could have just loosened
> them), put
> it back together and it started instantly!
>
> How do I know i didn't turn it too far? I let it idle high for awhile
> then tapped the gas and the RPMS dropped
>
> Thanks all! I realize this isn't rocket science and I appreciate your
> patience!
>
> kelly
> --
> 1978 Kingsley
> Putney VT
>
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