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joelmo
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Jun 11, 2010, 11:28 AM

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1978, sbc, L48, vette. Stock w/ california smog equipment.

Will not idle cold, acts flooded, bogs when reved. Upon warm up - like a switch is thrown runs perfect. You can here the change in idle, rough to smooth.

Takes forever in winter, 2 - 3 minute in summer.

Tried multiple choke settings including chiltons manual info.

Carb?, emmisions?


Hammer Time
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Jun 11, 2010, 12:17 PM

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If it's only happening when cold it could be some bad plug wires but more likely is in the choke setting. That is a complicated choke to set up properly. There are a number of different adjustments to set up and they are pretty sensitive. See if your choke pull off holds vacuum and is set up properly.



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