rls@ihuxf.UUCP (Richard Schieve) (11/29/83)
First of all you should be thankful that your engine is not microprocessor controlled like the newer GM cars or you would have real problems. Locating problems that were quite simple before have become amazingly difficult and expensive. But, on to your problem. You mentioned that your carb was replaced somewhere along the line which is very possibly the cause of your difficulties. There are very few mechanics (including myself) that can successfully set up all the choke adjustments on a carb the first time. Most of the time some fine tuning must be done during different weather conditions or at different engine temperatures. When your carb was replaced the mechanic gave it his best shot but probably missed slightly. Try to get a copy of the set up procedures for that exact carb. This is usually furnished with a carb rebuilding kit and maybe the local auto parts store may let you make a copy or at worst case the kit itself is usually under $15. Check the set up procedures and teach yourself what the adjustments really do. Be willing to check them before you go to work when the car is cold. It may take awhile but it is usually worth the trouble. One last thing, make sure that the warm air intake system, the tube that goes from the air cleaner to the exhaust manifold, and associated parts are intact and working. This system is important for cold weather running. Rick