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slow starting - diagnosis with timing light 200

posted by  handsome greg on  Sun Jul 25 07:53 CST 2004
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i have the same problem. well, its never refused to start after a few seconds, but it is definitely slightly hesitant to start cold. however, once it starts, it runs great. in fact, i can turn it off immediately, and it will start at the first turn of the starter. i've been told by people who know, that its just because its getting old and the valves are all carboned up. it causes them to stick a little and restricts air flow, but as soon as it starts it sort of blows a little of it out, making it more reliable. as soon as i can find some, im doing the sea foam treatment. maybe you should too. its pretty neat actually. you suck it into the intake manifold via vacuum while the engine is running and it de-carbons the valves. search the forum for sea foam and you should find more info. good luck

handsome greg






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