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Old October 15th 17, 08:26 AM posted to rec.autos.tech
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Default Why is my 1985 s 10 2.8 engine so hard to start ?

On 15/10/2017 6:23 PM, Xeno wrote:
> On 15/10/2017 1:56 AM, RalphD66 wrote:
>> rochester varijet 10785350

>
> I am surprised you bought a *rebuilt carb*. Those are not generally
> considered worth rebuilding nor were they designed to be rebuilt. What
> is generally done is a brand new replacement and, from what I recall
> from that era, they were not expensive as a new part. Certainly the
> parts and labour cost would exceed the cost of a new car, if my memory
> serves me correctly.
>
> This may be where your issue lies. The Varajet was supposed to be a lean
> burn unit for pollution control. It may be set a tad too lean. That will
> definitely give you hot start issues at the very least.
>

Errata

parts and labour cost would exceed the cost of a new carburetor.

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