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Old 03-19-2021, 10:13 PM   #7
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Re: 1970Skylark

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Originally Posted by Cmatt7 View Post
I have a 1970 Buick Skylark that cranks but doesn’t start. Once I had checked the choke I had realized that when I pressed the gas pedal down the choke plate had opened, which it is supposed to close. Is it possible the linkage can be backwards? If you have any idea of what the problem might be please write back! Thank you!
It is possible on a Rochester 2GC that the linkage is backward. It is also possible, but less likely, that a 4MV could have the linkage backward. However, in either case it is possible that the choke thermostatic element is wound backward if it is a carb-mounted thermostat. Those in a well in the intake are less likely to have that happen.
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