Sharing my experience, FINALLY got it running right while cold
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Vette(s): 1979 Cream Beige Coupe w/383 & 700R4
Well, being 23 I'm a little behind the carb generation, so my 79 has been a learning experience as I'm used to working on EFI. Anyway, since I purchased the car it has run like crap until it gets to 185, I always had to 2 foot it until it warmed up or it would die.
I FINALLY figured out why. The electric choke was completely out of adjustment. I set it to be about 1/8" open when fully cold and sure enough, now it runs like a dream at all temperatures.
I'm sure you guys would have known about this, but it took me 7 months to figure it out haha. Anyway, on to the next project, installing AC!
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Vette(s): 1975 metallic blue coupe with t-tops,L48, t/t steering, black leather interior. 1990 L98, white/red leather interior, auto,a/c
little older than you but my problem is opposite. im used to the carbs and now am learning fuel injection for my 90. even though its learn as you go, the one thing to remember is that you can usually get answers to your questions right here. whether its my 75 or 90, i have always found someone willing to share their knowledge and help.
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defseqx, glad you got it figured out and thanks for info. Those automatic chokes can be nasty little critters.. I once had a Dodge, never did get the automatic choke to work right, so I put in an old fashion manual choke.
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GET RID OF THE CHOKE
. SORRY I COULD NOT RESIST. I MYSELF DO`NT HAVE A CHOKE. THOUGH I DO NOT HAVE THE COLD WEATHER ISSUES. I PUMP IT START IT AND HOLD THE THROTTLE FOR A COUPLE MIN. TO WARM UP.
. SORRY I COULD NOT RESIST. I MYSELF DO`NT HAVE A CHOKE. THOUGH I DO NOT HAVE THE COLD WEATHER ISSUES. I PUMP IT START IT AND HOLD THE THROTTLE FOR A COUPLE MIN. TO WARM UP.
I LIKE TO SEE A PIC OF YOUR 383 SET UP AND YOUR #`S
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Hey Josh, we are all learning here every day.
Glad you got her running good.
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[QUOTE=defsegx] Well, being 23 I'm a little behind the carb generation, so my 79 has been a learning experience as I'm used to working on EFI. Anyway, since I purchased the car it has run like crap until it gets to 185, I always had to 2 foot it until it warmed up or it would die.
Gee Josh why'd ya wait so long? If you had only asked we would have helped. Who knows maybe Joel coulda got another post in.....
Glad ya got it up and runnin the way you wanted it.
Tuxblacray 2008-05-21 04:58:15
I FINALLY figured out why. The electric choke was completely out of adjustment. I set it to be about 1/8" open when fully cold and sure enough, now it runs like a dream at all temperatures.
I'm sure you guys would have known about this, but it took me 7 months to figure it out haha. Anyway, on to the next project, installing AC!
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Gee Josh why'd ya wait so long? If you had only asked we would have helped. Who knows maybe Joel coulda got another post in.....
Glad ya got it up and runnin the way you wanted it.
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Chokes can be tricky even for old guys like me so don't feel bad about it taking so long. Hell, the fact that you fixed it is quite an accomplishment.
Redwingvette 2008-05-21 13:57:21
Good job.
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73 coupe L48, Flat-top pistons, Performer RPM Heads, Crane Cam and roller rockers, Holley 650 vac sec. Performer intake,
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