1966 Mustang - 6 cyl. 200 inch motor
It's been rather cold out (around 32-40 degrees) lately. During this weather this season, my mustang won't start very kindly. She's been having a rough start; I had to turn on/off about 5 times earlier today until she ran good at idle. I started driving and then she died and I was able to turn her over, only I had to keep giving gas or she'd die. By the way I have 1/4 tank gas that I put in yesterday. I put her into drive and she died so she wouldn't run unless I gave gas in park or neutral. I was called away for a couple hours and now she won't turn over. The starter turns and so does the fan. I gave her some gas while starting and she'd sound like she almost will start but instead die. I replaced the fuel filter last month. Any ideas?
2007-12-15 09:21:16 · 4 answers · asked by paleosaurus 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Ok I adjusted a couple screws on the carb. Now the car'll start. But, I have to give gas or she'll die.
2007-12-16 08:24:15 · update #1
I would try a new battery first, the cold weather can cause the battery to lose is voltage, and cause it to be hard starting the car, and the ignition not to fire right.
2007-12-15 09:31:10 · answer #1 · answered by mark c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the choke is not fuctioning properly. Pump the gas pedal several times, and then try to start it. You may need to keep pumping it slightly to keep it running, until it will finally idle, and it may take 15 minutes before you can drive it with out it stalling. The new cars are computer controlled. Your old Mustang requires the choke plate to be shut completely to make the engine start, and then should open about 1/4 inch as soon as the engine starts. It will then open the rest of the way gradually as the engine warms up, when all is working like it should. Some of them didn't even have electric chokes, they had a heater hose running right by the choke cap to provide heat to open the choke. Either way, this should get you going, and you need to find an old timer to work on your carb/choke! The young mechanics these days don't have a clue about carbs and chokes.....as they are not used anymore. Need any more help, just holler...and good luck!
2007-12-15 11:05:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The choke setting may be off. Loosen the holding screws and turn the housing to where it says richer. Retighten the screws and see if that makes some difference..
2007-12-15 14:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in cananda so the weather fluctuates all the time and i never get used to it. My joints ache... especially my jaw and knees! also ihave metal in my leg and it tightens up when its cold.
2016-05-24 02:52:47 · answer #4 · answered by myung 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋