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-10 F carburated 2.8L, no choke


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OverBoardProject
12-18-2005, 11:34 AM
And my Blazer still started right up :biggrin:

Just though that I would share that

unbe
12-18-2005, 02:43 PM
And my Blazer still started right up :biggrin:

Just though that I would share that
Dude,Ive had cars fire right up at -28f

OverBoardProject
12-18-2005, 02:50 PM
But carbutated, no choke, and not plugged in.
No starter fluid.

Possible, but not likely.

I've seen several fuel injected vehicles not start today, and 1 was even plugged in

unbe
12-18-2005, 03:06 PM
What do you mean by no choke,did you disable the choke that came on your truck,where do you live you make it sound like -10 is a big deal where I live people expect their vehicles to start at that temp

OverBoardProject
12-18-2005, 03:22 PM
I call BS, Looking at Dodgville Wisconsin's average temperature chart

http://pics.city-data.com/w1/lha23817.png

Found on this web site
http://www.city-data.com/city/Dodgeville-Wisconsin.html

unbe
12-18-2005, 03:29 PM
I think I see your problem,unable to translate data,why would you be concerned with average temp I wasnt talking about average temp I was talking about how cold its got here before,and funny you didnt answer the question about your choke

OverBoardProject
12-18-2005, 03:37 PM
Sorry I believe the chart more than I believe you. Show me a news article with -28 degree temps to prove it.

Chokes don't always work on older cars, and my carb linkage must be bent a little, since even with a new mechanism it still doesn't close

I'm not spending the roughly $500.00 canadian that they want for a rebuilt carb here when that's all that's wrong with mine.
And i really should have installed a block heater in my motor, but haven't

unbe
12-18-2005, 03:48 PM
Give me some time my Internet abilities are not as strong as yours,The paticular night Im looking for is new years eve of around 83 I'll never forget it because I got a flat tire and like an idiot wasnt dressed for it.when I find the website how do I link it to this thread?

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