i checked the linkage and it wasn't bent to the point of closing the
butterfly fully..bent it to close fully and it started first turn this
morning..something to remember when it starts acting up again...thank you!
ViaJoaquin@xxxxxxx wrote:
>The choke thermostat opens the choke when it is heated and allows the choke
>to close when it cools. If it wasn't working, the choke wouldn't open and you
>would have a different set of problems. Check the choke linkage on the
>carburetor and you will probably find that it hangs up occasionally because
>something is either interfering with it or it's tweaked or dirty.
>
>Roy
>67 Crown FDHT
>
>In a message dated 3/28/2003 9:35:43 AM Pacific Standard Time,
>markblitman@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
><< when i pump the pedal once and can hear the choke butterfly close, car
> usually starts first or second crank...when i do not hear the choke
> close it takes quite a few pumps and cranks to get her going...when car
> is warm no starting problems ever...would a new choke thermostat fix
> this or should i just live with it?...thanks!
>
> mark blitman
> '74 Imperial >>
>
>
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