hidden_hunter Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Another one of those, not quite sure where to start looking problems. Basically when I go to start the car if it's cold (in mild 15c weather) and use 3/4 choke I end up with fuel pouring out of the air cleaner. Subsequent starts with no choke seem to work fineWhat's the likely cause of this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Too much choke... If it starts without choking, why choke it? Choke is not always needed when the car is started regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 So if it has been sitting for only a about a week and it's 15c (60f) how much would you expect to need to use choke? None? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Schramm Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Very possibly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 I have always started my cars with updraft carbs, when cold, the same way.3/4 throttle, full choke, start cranking and at first sign of firing, immediately back off on the choke and begin closing the throttle until engine is idling smoothly. No engine racing. It has almost never failed me, and I have been doing it for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROD W Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 hidden hunter, I don,t use any choke, if I do it floods. But then the temp never gets down to 15c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigersdad Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 All great ideas! I've recently had problems with flooding, etc....and just tried starting up my '32 with no choke and some throttle. Started to crank and pulled the choke some more and she fired right up! Thanks, Don. You got me thinking about that one! PS: The car just survived her first earthquake yesterday. Regards,Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hidden_hunter Posted August 26, 2014 Author Share Posted August 26, 2014 looks like some experimentation is in order! Weather looks like it's going to be pretty good on the weekend here so I might try no choke first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMicheletti Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Some interesting comments. I have owned 1010, 19i31, 1932 with updraft carbs and two 1938's with downdrafts.I cant remember ever flooding the updrafts. I have had gas run on the ground when starting, but that doesnt matter provided there isnt enough in the cylinders to foul the plugs.I dont drive the '18 much, and when I do, when I first start, after turning on the vacuum tank, I actually push the "tickle" button on the carb that holds the float open until I do see gas running out of the carb. Then I know there is gas there.Then I do the full choke, wide throttle thing and crank and it'll fire right up after just a few turns.And, nope, I have never had a fire.The 38's can be easy to flood with that throttle start system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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