Well here we go again

[jackb]

I'm waiting with baited breath..........

[altair]

I am a firm believer in a block heater it pays great dividends with starting. They only need to be on 1/2 - 3/4 hour before starting, a simple domestic timer works great. I have used one for years and wouldn't be with out it.

[MrBulldops]

I am a firm believer in a block heater it pays great dividends with starting. They only need to be on 1/2 - 3/4 hour before starting, a simple domestic timer works great. I have used one for years and wouldn't be with out it.

I considered that actually. If it doesn't start in the morning, I'm going to try heating the carb bowl and manifold with a heat gun and see what happens.

[gordr]

You are in Arizona, right? It's fifty degrees in the morning. That is nowhere near "cold" as perceived by automobile engines. Below freezing is "cold". Sub-zero is "very cold".

[MrBulldops]

You are in Arizona, right? It's fifty degrees in the morning. That is nowhere near "cold" as perceived by automobile engines. Below freezing is "cold". Sub-zero is "very cold".

Yes, I know. Now you understand some of my frustration, haha!

[MrBulldops]

Heywhadayaknow...car started fine today. Fast idle seems a little high though. I set the throttle plate gap per the manual. How high is fast idle supposed to be on these cars?

[345 DeSoto]

I'm GLAD you found your Gremlin...

[Tom Bredehoft]

How high is fast idle supposed to be on these cars?


Just fast enough to keep it running until it gets warm.

My '53 has a series of steps on the choke setting, slowing down the idle as the engine warms up.