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Old Dec 25, 2000 | 05:47 PM
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? on a 88 Chevy 350 TBI Van

It wont start in the morning (cold) but when it warms up a little like to 30F it'll start. Any suggs y? I'm thinking Ignition.
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Old Dec 25, 2000 | 06:14 PM
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check the spark with a hei spark checker ,maybe check it at all the wires and you'll know if it's ignition or not. no codes set? engine temp senser maybe.

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Old Dec 25, 2000 | 10:53 PM
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Also pull the air cleaner and see if you get fuel. Although, you typically won't get fuel if the primary side of the ignition won't work. The coolant temperature sensor, and Inlet Air Temperature sensors would be a good place to start looking. I recently rememdied this problem on a customer's 88 Bonneville by just replacing the plugs. The thing would flood out when it was ice cold, but start fine when just barely warm. (similar to what you're talking about)

By the way......Doesn't this winter crap just suck here in Ohio? LOL

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Old Dec 26, 2000 | 09:35 AM
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yeah ohio sucks this time of year. i can't keep it straight how to start my cars and truck. truck is carbed and has choke, 68 is carbed and no choke, jimmy is ecm controled. i got to think before i get in what it is and what i have to do to not flood, stick the choke, and get it to start.

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