hard starting 340 duster

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beerboy

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any one else out there that is running an edelbrock carb on a 1973 340, that has to pump there pedal at least 5 times to start the car? this has to be done weather the motor is hot or cold, weather temps from 40 to 90 degrees air temp. carb has no choke , is this normal for this carb setup? thanks for any help
 
No choke doesn't help, but believe it or not, your initial timing.....or lack there of, could be the main culprit.
 
Edelbrocks do take a few pumps because the float bowls drain quickly on them, but they should not be hard when the car has not been sitting long and is still warm.
 
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beerboy said:
any one else out there that is running an edelbrock carb on a 1973 340, that has to pump there pedal at least 5 times to start the car? this has to be done weather the motor is hot or cold, weather temps from 40 to 90 degrees air temp. carb has no choke , is this normal for this carb setup? thanks for any help
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Im pumping alot with my 79 225....both cold and warm. Cold results in frequent no starts for me
 
340wedge said:
Edelbrocks do take a few pumps because the float bowls drain quickly on them, but they should not be hard when the car has not been sitting long and is still warm.
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And an electric fuel pump solves that problem instantly. :)
 
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