Hello,
I have what is the typical problem of cold starts and then ''warm" restarts (20+ minutes later). I have begun to dig into the choke operation and found that when the engine is cold (86 degree ambient) the choke is open about 3/16'' to 1/4." I began looking at the stove coil and linkage. I believe the coil is bad and not pulling the choke closed all the way. I have verified that all the linkage is free and not being obstructed. My dilemma starts with looking for a new stove coil. All the parts manual show part # 66205, but when I look at pictures of the part it is backwards from what I currently have. The linkage loop on the coil is on rear of the unit while the new ones are on the front. Also, the linkage pictures show different linkage from the coil to the lever. Have you encountered this? To top it off, these parts are only available as New Old Stock and are VERY expensive.
With all the trouble and cost in trying to replace what I have I have looked at converting to electric choke and came across the edelbrock 1478 kit. Do you know if this kit can be used to do the conversion, or do you know of another way to convert to electric choke?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...a/instructions
On to the hard warm re-start. Do you have a fix yet for this or know of a way to at least minimize it?
Another thing I have done to aid in cold starts after sitting for a day or to is wire a momentary switch into the oil pressure switch circuit. I call this the prime switch. With the key on and the switch closed, the fuel pump will run. I run it for about 30 seconds before cranking and this dramatically reduces the amount of cranking needed to start.
I have what is the typical problem of cold starts and then ''warm" restarts (20+ minutes later). I have begun to dig into the choke operation and found that when the engine is cold (86 degree ambient) the choke is open about 3/16'' to 1/4." I began looking at the stove coil and linkage. I believe the coil is bad and not pulling the choke closed all the way. I have verified that all the linkage is free and not being obstructed. My dilemma starts with looking for a new stove coil. All the parts manual show part # 66205, but when I look at pictures of the part it is backwards from what I currently have. The linkage loop on the coil is on rear of the unit while the new ones are on the front. Also, the linkage pictures show different linkage from the coil to the lever. Have you encountered this? To top it off, these parts are only available as New Old Stock and are VERY expensive.
With all the trouble and cost in trying to replace what I have I have looked at converting to electric choke and came across the edelbrock 1478 kit. Do you know if this kit can be used to do the conversion, or do you know of another way to convert to electric choke?
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ed...a/instructions
On to the hard warm re-start. Do you have a fix yet for this or know of a way to at least minimize it?
Another thing I have done to aid in cold starts after sitting for a day or to is wire a momentary switch into the oil pressure switch circuit. I call this the prime switch. With the key on and the switch closed, the fuel pump will run. I run it for about 30 seconds before cranking and this dramatically reduces the amount of cranking needed to start.
