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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"
>