Automatic Choke:
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From: Cherryville,N.C.
Automatic Choke:
This is a 73 F-100 with 360.The truck cranks up good when it is cold,but after it cranks it seems like it is running to rich.On the carburetor there is a round thermal lever with a wire going to it.Can I adjust this towards leaner?Do I need to check and see if I have current to it?Do these go bad or what do I need to check?It don't seem like the choke is pulling off fast enough!
Thanks,Russell
Thanks,Russell
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Automatic Choke:
It could be an electric Choke ASSIST,rather than a FULL electric choke.
Thus, it could have a vacuum leak or it may just be Tired.
You can adjust it while cold while noting how much space there is in the throttle throat when it closes.
About 1/8" -3/16" is good.
Then start the engine and watch for it coming off.
Dennis
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Thus, it could have a vacuum leak or it may just be Tired.
You can adjust it while cold while noting how much space there is in the throttle throat when it closes.
About 1/8" -3/16" is good.
Then start the engine and watch for it coming off.
Dennis
Oh....Please Don't Ask Me Any Tough Questions As:
"I'm Saving Up MY Memory For When I Develop Alzheimer's"
78 F-150 429CJ C6 ,Silver w/Explorer Pkge
641/2 Mustang,Pre-World's Fair Car #8092
64 Fairlane S/C waiting for a 390-4spd.
68-Mustang.Sunlit Gold 80,000 miles
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From: Brea CA
Automatic Choke:
Maybe try spraying the choke plate shaft and all the linkage with a good dose of carb. cleaner. It could be hanging up a little from gum deposits. When the choke plate is open, you should be able to poke it closed and watch it snap back open without any hesitation.
Barry
Barry
