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engine only runs with choke at 7/8 to 3/4

Posted: Mon May 16, 2016 2:53 pm
by GibBuckbee
Suddenly my engine will only run with the choke on at about 3/4 to 7/8.....what would be the cause(s)???....suggestions on what to consider looking at??????

Re: engine only runs with choke at 7/8 to 3/4

Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:06 am
by Chevrolet K44
Maybe a leak at the gasket between the carb and manifold.

Re: engine only runs with choke at 7/8 to 3/4

Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2016 8:29 pm
by Bill_Wolf
Try removing and plugging the vacuum line to the wipers to test.

Also line to the hydrovac.

Test with a vacuum gauge operation with engine running.