first start of the day

[<chrysler1978@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Holding the pedal to the floor will allow more air into the engine to go
with all that gas you just pumped in there.  If you happen to pump too much
and flood the engine, you will need to hold the pedal to the floor to get
the engine started.

I agree with your mantre 100%.  If this procedure doesn't work for your car,
there is something wrong with the car and it should be fixed.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Print Bear" <prntbear@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, April 19, 2003 7:51 AM
Subject: Re: IML: first start of the day


My father always said:

When your car is cold, pump the accelerator pedal twice, all the way to
the floor, then turn the key and it should start. If it doesn't, hold
the accelerator pedal to the floor, don't pump it, just hold it there
and turn the key.

Of course, this is for non-fuel injection cars. The first pump sets the
choke and the second one gives the carb a good shot of gas to help it
get going. Continual pumping would flood the car.

This method is my mantra with carburetor equipped cars and it's served
me well right up to my current '68. Not sure why holding the pedal to
the floor works on a difficult starting situation, but it does.

I'm sure that another member will give you a much better answer but I
had to put my 2¢ in!

Ed

EdH
'68 LeBaron FDHT
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