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methuselah

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• Mar 4, 2009

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Ok the low down.

I have a 68 302 J series, just had the carb replaced about 5 months ago about 2 weeks ago the car started having cold start issues where it would take a minute to get it to turn over. Now it is always having problems turning over and about 1 in 4 times when it starts the idle is way off and almost seems it jumped time. I you drop it in gear and drive the idle fixes itself instantly. Anyone got an idea what is causing this?

 

mikec35

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Have you checked your vacuum hoses? Check vacuum and timing. If both are correct then you might have 2 unrelated issues, one with the starting system and one probably with the fuel system.

 

socalwrench

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this actually sounds like a choke issue, with a possible fast idle adjustment. carburetors constantly need adjustment, especially when the weather changes.

 

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D.Hearne

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Got Points ?

 

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BubbaB1966

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• Mar 11, 2009

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Electric choke or manual??