Never cared for Ebok style carbs, but that's besides the issue.

How high is the high idle set? Do they even have a high idle?(can't remember) Do you pump the throttle a few times before cranking? Depending on the camshaft, they will be rough to start in colder weather as overlap won't allow enough cylinder pressure to fire it and run good dead cold. The carb could be set pretty lean, thus making it really difficult to get running in the winter.


One thing you have to remember, these vehicles were never "jump in and drive off", especially when cold out. Have to remind myself sometimes in mine that you have to give it a minute to get the juices flowing, unlike my little Escort.