Re: Hard starting

[Herb <zephyr9900@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Same findings here, no additive as of yet that I have been able to find! 
One other problem I have encountered is they are more susceptible to vapor
lock with todays gas also.  The only  thing I have found is an electric fuel
pump for starting purposes if the cranking is an issue.  I just crank mine
over a few times, then pump the accelerator 3 or 4 times and they start.
 


 
               
 Herb 
 
1956 Plymouth Belvedere 361 4-Sale
1959 Coronet 326 Poly
1961 Belvedere Custom Suburban 318 Poly
1962 Dodge Dart 225 Slant Six  4-Sale
1963 Fury 2D/HT 6.1L
1963 Sport Fury Convertible 361
1970 Chrysler 300 Hurst 440
1999 Durango SLT 5.9L
2008 SRT-8 Magnum 6.1L
St. Louis, MO.
 
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-------Original Message-------
 
From: Jim Altemose
Date: 9/16/2010 12:24:27 PM
To: 1962to1965mopars
Subject: Hard starting
 
My 63 Polara 500, 383, 4 barrel Carter AFB, has trouble starting when
it sits for several days.  It always goes eventually but takes 20 or
30 seconds of cranking.  A little research (see link below) suggests
that modern gas evaporates quickly and the carburetor bowl evaporates
through the bowl vent.  They suggest priming the bowl through the vent
with an eye dropper.  Does this make sense?  Is there any kind of gas
additive that would help prevent evaporation?
 
http://www.thecarburetorshop.com/Troubleshooting.htm
 
As always, thanks.
 
- Jim
Jim Altemose, Long Island, NY
'63 Polara 500 (Max Wedge)
'63 Polara 500 (383)
'65 Belvedere I (Street Wedge)
'71 Bronco
 
 
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