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Tyler74
Member Joined: 20-June-2013 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 68 |
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Posted: 16-August-2013 at 4:07PM |
I'm right in the middle of restoring my 74', after starting it up for the first time after 10 some years it fired the first time, after the first time, it would fire without any throttle, like it should, after I changed fluids and the usual routine, I've found myself having to give it a little throttle so it'll fire up, but it runs and purrs smooth. Any idea why it wouldnt? Could it just be cold natured? Either way its not really bothering me I'd just like to be able to start it without. Any ideas? Thanks guys.
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papadeath
Senior Member Joined: 08-December-2011 Location: Eagle Rock, CA Status: Offline Points: 498 |
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Might be fuel pressure. Why it changed is indeed a mystery. Every old car I've ever worked on required a bit of throttle to start, so don't worry too much.
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75 Ranchero in progress
04 Harley Deuce stage one kit 89 Toyota pickup modded 09 Scion XB (bought for the ol' lady) buy American! (sorry) skateboard 4 bicycles 1 scooter 2 dogs 2 stupid cats |
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unlovedford
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I have some parts for that car if you need them. I am in TN also!
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Joe
1972 Mom's Squire Wagon 1972 Torino Wagon 1976 Torino 1968 Cougar XR7-First batch 1972 Torino 460 1989 BroncoII/Jeeps/Titanimous Popeye and Brutus (Rams) |
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Tyler74
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Papa death - alright, thanks for the insight. I just thought it was strange to do that. Maybe its the actual gas in the tank, its always really low because I haven't taken it far yet.
And unlovedford- Awesome, could you tell me what they were? Thanks! You're close then too. |
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