Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

Got a 71 C20 with an inline 6 4 speed w granny on the floor. Engine runs great most of the time UNLESS it's cold then it takes me about 4-8 cranks to get it going. The rest of the day she will run fine but its the initial cold start I am having issues with. Any one got some pointers to help the engines fire up quickly, (better carb? less choke/more choke?) Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also looking for a grill for the front as mine is beat up pretty bad. Could buy a new one but thought I would throw that out there incase one of you have one in descent shape.. Thanks guys.

KKAA:chevy:

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

How do you try to start the engine? Does your engine have a manual choke, if not you might want to check the choke and make sure it is adjusted right.

On a cold start: Mine has a manual choke so I pump the accelerator three times then hold it about half way down then pull on the choke before I try to start the engine.

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

check the 67-72 parts board for a grill

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

Yea I have a manual choke also and the first start of a colder day I have to pump the gas 4-5 times and choke it to get it going... but once its going it runs great all day..

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

Thanks I will do that...

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

Install a pertronix pointless ignition system. Made a world of difference on my 292. I have a grill from a 72 if you want to make an offer.

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Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

Got a pic may be iinterested?? If it fits.. Seems the one on there now has the parking lights like the 70 model... not sure why/

Re: Need advice and pointers 71 c20
 

send me a PM with your email