Is your FE engine cold natured at start up??

[Bobcat]

Ponds 482 with single Holley ... no choke . Right now temps are in the low 90`s ( finally cooling off ) and overnight cold , engine starts with 1 or 2 pumps on the pedal . Hot , just hit the starter . If engine is cold , it will NOT idle on its own for at least 2 to 3 minutes ... it has to get to at least 160 degrees .
My 427 Galaxie also has no choke ( dual quad ) . Winter requires about 5 or 6 pumps to get it to fire and then constant pedal pressure until it is warm .

[undy]

Yes, cranky at idle.... I must play with the throttle for 10 minutes or so after startup.

Tunnel Wedge, twin 750 Quick Fuel custom carbs on a KC pond 482" S/O..

[lamaluv]

In the past - 428 with Holley and no choke. Pump the gas several times, turn the starter and may or may not backfire out the carb and then will start. Have to keep RPM at 1000 or will die. After a couple of minutes usually will stay running at idle. If I try to move the car before the temp starts to come up will most time die. Once warmed up runs and starts great. This is summer proceedure and cold weather is much worse. The present - same engine but with fuel injection
turn ignition till electric fuel pump activated & continue ignition to activate starter. Engine starts and immediately runs at idle and can put car in gear backing out of garage and can let it warm up in the driveway.

With the fuel injection it is like a totally different engine.

Dick