Hard cold starting

[Rich]

Spraying some starting fluid in it might tell you if it wants more fuel.

+1 on this recommended test.

There may be a difference between the CSV spraying and the CSV spraying *enough* to do the job.

If it starts fast with starting fluid that tells you that the charge needs to be richer than your current CSV setup is capable of providing.

[82DMC12]

+1 on this recommended test.

There may be a difference between the CSV spraying and the CSV spraying *enough* to do the job.

If it starts fast with starting fluid that tells you that the charge needs to be richer than your current CSV setup is capable of providing.

OK Cool, I can try this out. Embarrassing point - I have never used starting fluid before. Would I be actively spraying it into the air meter under the flap while someone else is cranking?

[David T]

OK Cool, I can try this out. Embarrassing point - I have never used starting fluid before. Would I be actively spraying it into the air meter under the flap while someone else is cranking?

Yes, but DON'T OVERDO IT! Too much and you can destroy the motor's internals. Just need some small, short squirts. Do it in a well ventilated area like outside. If you breath too much of it, for people it is STOPPING FLUID.

[82DMC12]

Yes, but DON'T OVERDO IT! Too much and you can destroy the motor's internals. Just need some small, short squirts. Do it in a well ventilated area like outside. If you breath too much of it, for people it is STOPPING FLUID.

Yikes. Maybe I'll set something up where I can squirt it down the cold start tube, if I can seal it off relatively well so it's not a big vacuum leak (or else the test will be moot).