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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. -- Noddy! Have you made that call, sent that email? The number to call: 1300 304 064 The email address: Xeno |
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