70 cuda 340 sicpack cold start issue

[badfish70]

hi, just got this 340 sixpack and am a little rusty on how not to flood the engine trying to start it cold, the cars fires and runs well, I need some help on a general rule on a cold start procedure. thanks

[Cuda Cody]

Welcome to the site @badfish70     

This is how I start my carb cars when cold.  If they have sat a long time I will sometimes add a little fuel to the center carb so I know there's fuel in the bowl.  The fuel will evaporate over time.  If it's only been a week or two then it's probable fine and the bowl should still have plenty of fuel.

I pump the gas pedal (all the way to the floor) once or twice.  Then wait 10 to 15 seconds then start the car.  The fuel then sits inside the intake and starts to evaporate.  Those fumes start the car much easier then trying to start it right after you pump the gas.  If the car does not start after a few revolutions stop and reload the intake with more fuel.  Let it sit again for 10 to 15 seconds and try again.

Each car is different and the timing the car is set at will great affect how the car starts.

[badfish70]

great thankyou

[Roadman]

Welcome @badfish70               

[badfish70]

thanks guys

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome , I usually go about 1/2 way down with the throttle just to get the choke to close , crank it , if it doesn't fire immediatly I slowly depress the pedal while cranking it

[badfish70]

awesome,thanks for replies

[RUNCHARGER]

And two full tromps in -40! I agree in moderate weather I always did a half pedal to set the choke.