1976 Other Chrysler Models Rough start

Tiny
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  • 1976 CHRYSLER
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Ok I own a 1976 Hillman(chrysler) Hunter. The car starts fine but after it has started the engine wants to stall and die. If I pull the choke out and put the accelerator to the floor I can usualy keep the engine alive but only just. After about a minute u can hear the car right itself and then it runs perfectly. By hear I mean the car is splutering and then runs smoothly. Any idea how to stop the car running so rough when I start it?
Tuesday, February 12th, 2008 AT 12:11 AM

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Tiny
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Hi:

If the choke is closing the entire way, the car will run bad. It nees to stay open about 1/8 to 1/4 if an inch. The auto choke may need adjusted.

Joe
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Sunday, October 12th, 2008 AT 9:30 PM

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