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Old 04-21-2009, 02:03 PM
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Ok so I have a 83 Ram D150 with a 318 2 barrel. When I first got it from my grandfather it ran great but for almost the last year it has had a problem starting. When I try to start it I have to crank it 4-6 times before it will start and when I get it started I have to stay on the gas or else it will kill. After it gets warmed up it runs fine and will start right when I turn the key the first time. But if I let it sit more than a few hours the engine will get cold and I will have the same problem. Anyone have any ideas? Thanks for any help
 
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Sounds like a choke problem. What kind of choke does it have?
 
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An automatic choke
 
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Maybe time for a tune up?
 
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Maybe time for a tune up?
I always do regular tune ups so I know thats not the problem
 
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Look inside the carb throat to see if the choke is closing like it should when it is cold.
 
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Do you press the throttle at all or have you tried to?
Maybe choke.
Maybe the fuel is draining out of the fuel bowl.
 



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