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1984 Ford Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Carburetor, Engine, Mechanic.
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Asked on August 29, 2010

Models carburetor acceleration pump

Engine Mechanical problem
1984 Other Ford Models Two Wheel Drive Automatic

if my truck doesnt have a carburetor acceleration pump on it will it start?
Avatar Asked by gcombs

Answer

Replied on August 29, 2010

Hi there,

As long as the check vale is in place it will start but with out the pump you may find it hard to start as you really need it to squirt a bit of fuel in to get it nice and rich for cold starting.

mar (mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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