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jd21476 · 12-22-2013, 09:52 PM

Ok, ok so cold day is relative cause I live in So Cal and cold means 40 degrees but the question is the same.

This is my first carbureted vehicle and when I started it the other day it was revving and I assumed the choke was on. I let it go for about a minute and then blipped the gas and it returned to a normal idle. I assume this is normal but....

1. If I let it sit and did not blip the gas, would it automatically go to a normal idle?

2. How long do I let it warm up for?

3. Is this the correct way to start it up?

12-22-2013, 09:52 PM	#1
jd21476 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 236	Starting up on a cold day Ok, ok so cold day is relative cause I live in So Cal and cold means 40 degrees but the question is the same. This is my first carbureted vehicle and when I started it the other day it was revving and I assumed the choke was on. I let it go for about a minute and then blipped the gas and it returned to a normal idle. I assume this is normal but.... 1. If I let it sit and did not blip the gas, would it automatically go to a normal idle? 2. How long do I let it warm up for? 3. Is this the correct way to start it up? __________________ 1973 Chevy K20



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