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Not starting problems, but issues!

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by kurtopia, Sep 16, 2010.

  1. Sep 16, 2010
    kurtopia

    kurtopia Member

    Colorado Springs, CO
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    1960 F-134, single BBL carb. When cold and not driven for a while, it cranks right up virtually on the first turn.

    After driving around and running errands, then it doesnt really have a problem starting, but takes like 10 turns to kick over.

    Again, when cold, it fires right up.

    Any thoughts?
     
    kurtopia, Sep 16, 2010
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  2. Sep 16, 2010
    Glenn

    Glenn Kinda grumpy old man Staff Member

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    I'd say it starts pretty good even when hot. If that's all it takes I wouldn't worry much about it.
     
    Glenn, Sep 16, 2010
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  3. Sep 17, 2010
    colojeepguy

    colojeepguy Colorado Springs

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    Sounds like "heat soak"-the hot fuel sitting in the carb boils and floods the engine. Yours doesn't sound too bad-sometimes just using a different brand of gasoline can help. Not all gasolines have the same boiling point.
     
    colojeepguy, Sep 17, 2010
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  4. Sep 18, 2010
    jeepcj

    jeepcj Member

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    agree with the above. Check your fuel lines to see if they are close to exhaust parts, that could be heating up your fuel as well. good luck, I know it can get on your nerves.
     
    jeepcj, Sep 18, 2010
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