Cold Weather - Idling/Running Problems...HELP

[Guest]

My EB is having a hard time running when I try to crank it. It will turn over, however, will not idle without me leaving my foot on the gas about 1/4 way. Also, when I try to rev the engine up a little, it acts like it is bogged down and/or is not firing all of the way. It will not idle without me pushing on the gas just a bit. Does the carb need to be adjusted or is it something with the choke? The engine is a fresh rebuild 302. Thanks for any suggestions!!!

 

[MY 4 BY]

Sounds like to me you need to adjust your choke.

 

[Rustytruck]

Pop the distributer cap and check that the advance mechanism is free and check the vacuum can. then check the timing it sounds out of whack. If you have points check them too. Make sure the choke is opening.

 

[t2jeff]

dealing with the same problem, having the carb rebuilt right now.......hope it works!<br>

 

[PPiazza]

Chck your choke. See if it closes when you start it. Also, you may want to hit the gas pedal three times to set the choke. Then it should start and Idle high for a few.<br><br>I had this problem with mine and realised that the choke was not connected. Hooked up the linkage and now she runs fine.