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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:02 AM
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86 Z28 runs bad when cold

I have a 1986 z28 camaro LG4 carbarated i have just instaled a new 02 sensor a new fuel pump a new Q jet carb with a new fuel filter new plugs wires cap rotor and when i first start it up it doesnt want to stay runing or idle and i know the choke is working properly and when i start it its about 80 degrees out side so its not like its cold out side and once its warm it idles fine right about 600 rpm and it will sit there and idle like that all day but when i first start it up it just wants to die till it gets to about 150 deg's any clue as what could be wrong im really starting to get frustrated
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:09 AM
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Re: 86 Z28 runs bad when cold

It's the choke.

try these threads and see where it gets you;
https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carb...ighlight=choke

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/carb...ighlight=choke
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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Re: 86 Z28 runs bad when cold

The choke would make it run bad even when its nice and warm out side i know the choke opens fully when warm ive checked that and im pretty sure its closed when cold
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Re: 86 Z28 runs bad when cold

even if its warm out the choke will still be engaged as soon as you start the car. its still takes a little time to warm up.
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Old Apr 4, 2007 | 02:52 PM
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Re: 86 Z28 runs bad when cold

Originally Posted by Payphonejesus
The choke would make it run bad even when its nice and warm out side i know the choke opens fully when warm ive checked that and im pretty sure its closed when cold
You've gotta use punctuation, I have no idea what you just said.

If your car runs fine when hot, then the choke is the problem, period. Anytime the car is significantly below operating temperature, the choke is on, so warm or cold outside is irrelevant, the choke will go on when you first start the car.

It's probably set up wrong. Fast idle, or choke pulloff most likely. Did you check my links?
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