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Oct 5, 2012 | 11:54 AM

Thumper19

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300-6 no cold start

My 70 has a carter auto choke carb on it that the previous owner put on. I have noticed lately since its been getting cold here in colorado, that its harder to start in the mornings.

I was debating on switching the current carb to a c666 with manual choke.

If anyone has any input please chime in, thanks

Oct 5, 2012 | 12:04 PM

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Take off the Air Filter and fix the choke that's on it. It's a simple thing. Prolly just needing adjusted a little.

Oct 5, 2012 | 12:53 PM

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And how do you "fix" the choke?

Oct 5, 2012 | 01:05 PM

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It's electric isn't it? You said auto right? If so there are 3 screws holding the black housing on with a thin clamp all around it. Loosen the 3 screws and rotate the housing in the direction the arrow points to close it some. When set right pump the gas a couple of times. Hold it open about a 1/3rd and crank her up. This all assumes the choke is in working order. Ya do the same if it is not electric and is operated with a heat riser pipe as in factory stock. But you said it had an aftermarket carb. Right?

Oct 5, 2012 | 04:01 PM

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Yes oem replacement carter carb with auto choke. I think the spring is worn because I have noticed it closing sometimes while cruising. Would a manual choke conversion be the way to go? Found one for $12 I can put on.