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Old 08-01-2009, 09:41 AM
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Default Starting the car after its been driven awhile

I have been enjoying driving the mustang around and to do arrands and stuff. However, there is one thing that kinda is bugging me. I noticed after I have made it to the first place and shut it down, it is fine. But when I try to start it back up, it takes a few turns and then I have to push the accelerator peddal all the way down and then it trys to fire up. I hope that makes sense. Thats the only concern.

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Old 08-01-2009, 10:20 AM
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sounds like it is getting flooded while it sits. look down in the carb after you shut it off and look for fuel dripping anywhere. could be the needle and seat has a small piece of trash in it.
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Old 08-01-2009, 01:26 PM
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how*long is she sitting? 10 minutes? hours? try pushing the accelerator once fully, let go then start
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Old 08-01-2009, 01:32 PM
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if your timing is to far advanced it will make it harder to start when it is warm.
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Old 08-01-2009, 02:33 PM
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Car sits for 10 mins to 30 mins. We just rebuilt the carb a few weeks ago and placed new gaskets and all. As for timing I think its ok. but I will re check
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Old 08-01-2009, 03:39 PM
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so yeah follow kalli's advice first since its totally easy... and I was thinking the same thing....then let us know.

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