Anger and Frustration - Trouble starting at night - 68 coupe 302

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05-25-2009, 09:52 PM

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67mustang302

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Try making the idle a bit richer and then starting it at night.

05-26-2009, 03:31 AM

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f0rdman

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ok, ill try that. thanks

05-26-2009, 05:00 AM

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kalli

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wrong thread ..

Last edited by kalli; 05-26-2009 at 05:09 AM.

05-26-2009, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by f0rdman

It backfires while I am cranking. It only does this at night when the engine is cold. When i initially turn the key it will feel like its starting and the fast idle will make it rev for a split second before it dies or as soon as i stop cranking it. thats with my foot just sitting on the gas pedal with the choke closed. If I push the gas all the way down it will eventually start and also be revved to like 3k.

that note: "make it rev for a split second ... as soon as i stop cranking it" makes me believe Kmatch has nailed it.

try running a wire from the 'I' post of your starter selonoid directly to your coil+ and see if that resolves it (this will feed your coil 12V+ while you crank)

Kalli

05-26-2009, 07:22 PM

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f0rdman

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Originally Posted by kalli

I'll give it a try. I'm open to trying anything reasonable at this point. The problem is that I only have these problems when the engine is cold and has been sitting outside for 4+ hours in the street at night. I live in California so it's not too cold or damp outside at night. My buddy thinks the engine just isn't broken in yet. I think the carb or distributor might be defective.