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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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Wont Start When Cold

hey guys, tried to start the car today.. turns over but wont start, although it sounds like it wants to start, any suggestions on things i should check as to why it wont start in this cold weather? any and all help is appreciated, thanks!

carb'd 305, choke light is on.. any suggestions? PO installed the carb, so not sure wtf he did.. thanks guy.

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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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Re: Wont Start When Cold

Has it ever had trouble starting before today? Is the choke hooked up and working properly?
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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Re: Wont Start When Cold

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Has it ever had trouble starting before today? Is the choke hooked up and working properly?
nope just when the cold weather came.. not sure if its working properly, seems to be, i even put gas in the carb.. nothing, sounds like it wants to fire but just wont.
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:51 PM
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Re: Wont Start When Cold

If you added gas and it didn't start have you checked to make sure it's getting fire? Are the plug wires in good shape?Is it getting fuel even without adding gas?
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