MrMoMo
That's not rust, it's Canadian patina...
OK, so I tried to start my "New" '76 40 this morning. Was plugged in all night, it was about -10C. Pulled choke out all the way, gave two pumps and then rolled her over. Nothing. pumped two more rolled over, nothing. (each time was rolling for about 10 seconds) Thought maybe I had flooded it, so I floored it, cranked again - nothing. Went inside and ate breakfast to let it "un-flood" if it was. Came back out and tried again. Gave a few pumps, cranked - nothing.
Drove my Tacoma to work.
Came home and tried it again with some advice from the PO and a second batt hooked up in paralell. Still nothing. Then tried with the choke 1/2 way in. Seemed to roll over a bit easier, then finally sputtered and caught.
So, my question is, (and I know it will be different for each truck... is there a "chart" somewhere of how many pedal pumps vs. choke position at given cold temperatres?
I am sure there is just a knack I have not gotten used to, but I need to get used to it FAST!! this is going to be my DD.
Thanks!
Drove my Tacoma to work.
Came home and tried it again with some advice from the PO and a second batt hooked up in paralell. Still nothing. Then tried with the choke 1/2 way in. Seemed to roll over a bit easier, then finally sputtered and caught.
So, my question is, (and I know it will be different for each truck... is there a "chart" somewhere of how many pedal pumps vs. choke position at given cold temperatres?
I am sure there is just a knack I have not gotten used to, but I need to get used to it FAST!! this is going to be my DD.
Thanks!