fireman175
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"HI, I have a 1991 Volvo Penta
"HI, I have a 1991 Volvo Penta (chev 350)570A with a carburator that runs great when it is warm, starts fine when it is warm, but is really hard to start when cold.
I don't follow the manufacturers directions on cold starting, because I would wear out my batteries. So, I have to pump the throttle twice and maybe leave it a bit forward while starting when cold. It sometimes takes a few tries but it usually always fires.
Problem is, it should start up right away after a few seconds. It takes me about a minute to get it fired up. I checked the choke and the butterfly valve is shut when cold.
I am a fuel injection guy and mostly a diesel guy, so I don't recall exactly what could cause this or what I need to replace in the tune up area.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciated."
"HI, I have a 1991 Volvo Penta (chev 350)570A with a carburator that runs great when it is warm, starts fine when it is warm, but is really hard to start when cold.
I don't follow the manufacturers directions on cold starting, because I would wear out my batteries. So, I have to pump the throttle twice and maybe leave it a bit forward while starting when cold. It sometimes takes a few tries but it usually always fires.
Problem is, it should start up right away after a few seconds. It takes me about a minute to get it fired up. I checked the choke and the butterfly valve is shut when cold.
I am a fuel injection guy and mostly a diesel guy, so I don't recall exactly what could cause this or what I need to replace in the tune up area.
Your suggestions are greatly appreciated."