Thread: Engine dies when cold?
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Old 09-08-2011, 11:05 AM
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Default Engine dies when cold?
My 427 side-oiler will not stay running when cold unless I keep the rpm above 1,500-2,000. After a few minutes it runs fine and idles at 800 to 900 rpm. This started a while ago after several years with no problem. I thought it was caused by old gas but I ran down to 1/4 tank and filled it back up and still have the problem. I have not run a choke on the car and have a 800 cfm holley double pumper and 6al ignition. Any ideas what is causing the problem?
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