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Subject:Re: Runs like crap when cold
From:John Rodgers
Date:Thu, 22 May 2008 08:19:37 -0500

Sounds like a Temp II sensor problem. What you describe is pretty typical.

Good hunting,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Chris Snyder wrote:
> My 1987 runs really crappy when I first start out for the day. It doesn't
> have much power, may back fire a little and I have to keep "Padding" the gas
> pedal. Once the temp gauge moves into the normal range, it runs fine. It has
> power, no stumbling. Runs great.
>
> The plugs are new and so are the plug wires. I have adjusted the fuel mix at
> the AFM when it was warmed up and I am out of ideas. Does anyone here have
> some ideas?
>
> Thanks in advance for your help.
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