Hard starting

[ratfink 11]

My 38 runs fantastic all day long,however in the Morning the first start requires starter fluid! Any ideas?

 

[pontiac1953 294]

is the carburetor bone dry for the first start ?, choke not working properly ?, fuel pump valve allowing fuel in the line to drain back toward the tank ?.

[aussiecowboy 18]

I had this problem in my 37 for a long time. It eventually came down to cranking speed, I rebuilt the starter, added a second earth and thicker power cable and it improved dramatically.

[carbking 1,332]

Try this link:

 

http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Troubleshooting.htm#Hardstartcold

 

Jon.