Re: Staarting model A
After following the steps in post 7 when it is cold outside ... if the engine promptly dies.
1. Open the GAV knob an additional 1/2 turn or so ... this gives a richer mixture so that the engine will not stall.
2. Repeat choke operation remembering that 1/2 second of choke is all that is needed.
3. Then turn GAV slowly clockwise as engine warms up ...1/4 to 1/2 turn off the seat after warmup is normal on most engines.
For those with no experiences with a manual choke ... When using the choke:
Remember that the choke only works when the engine is turning over.
Do not laugh I went to help a guy whose car would not start ... He pulled the choke for a second and released it and then hit the starter.
There is no accelerator pump on a Model A carb so pumping pedal has no effect.
Last edited by Benson; 09-12-2016 at 08:57 AM.
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