

| Subject: | Re: Cold start stalling |
| From: | Joe Wagner |
| Date: | Sun, 7 Sep 1997 02:26:06 -0400 |
The motor for some reason thinks it is already warm. You do not
state the Type of vehicle/ motor etc. Eric
On Sat, 6 Sep 1997, W. Silva wrote:
> I would appreciate any thoughts on the following problem. When starting
> first thing in the day the idle keeps dropping off unless you rev the
> engine. After about 5 to 6 starts you can move forward but it boggs out to
> almost a stall for about the first 1/8th mile. I have tried giving it more
> gas, less gas, putting it in neutral and "clearing it out"-nothing seems to
> make any difference. Once you get past the critical 1/th mile or so, it's
> fine but not as much power pulling hills as before. Even if you shut down
> after driving awhile it will be a little rough starting up again. The
> longer you wait to start again, the more it happens.
>
> If you have had the same problem and found a fix I would really appreciate
> your help.
>
> TIA
>
> Wendy & John
> '85 Westy, "S-CAPE"
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