Dies in reverse when cold
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Dies in reverse when cold
Hi,
I have a 1985 F-150 with a 302 and a Holley 4bbl carb.
The engine starts up very easily when cold. It idles fine and revvs fine. When I put it into reverse, the engine stumbles and dies. I can start it again and it idles fine but dies when I slip it into reverse. Only after I let it idle and warm up for a full minute or so will it not die in reverse. Once its warm everything is OK.
My other truck is a 1997 F-150 with fuel injection. I can start it and immediately put it in reverse and drive. I'm not that familiar with carbureted trucks. Is this something I have to get used to? Or is there something I can adjust to make it better?
What is the minimum amount of time I should have to wait before being able to drive the truck when starting it cold?
The outside temp is around 75 degrees if it makes a difference.
Thanks,
Sal
I have a 1985 F-150 with a 302 and a Holley 4bbl carb.
The engine starts up very easily when cold. It idles fine and revvs fine. When I put it into reverse, the engine stumbles and dies. I can start it again and it idles fine but dies when I slip it into reverse. Only after I let it idle and warm up for a full minute or so will it not die in reverse. Once its warm everything is OK.
My other truck is a 1997 F-150 with fuel injection. I can start it and immediately put it in reverse and drive. I'm not that familiar with carbureted trucks. Is this something I have to get used to? Or is there something I can adjust to make it better?
What is the minimum amount of time I should have to wait before being able to drive the truck when starting it cold?
The outside temp is around 75 degrees if it makes a difference.
Thanks,
Sal
