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84 244 turbo cold start up[ALL/1988] posted by robert curtis on
Wednesday, 14 January 1998, at 11:27 p.m.
when the outside temp is warm no problems. when it gets cold every year I have to crank it at least three times before it starts once engine gets hot it will not stall. I have tried to make the mixture richer. no go! what could this problem be. Thanx for any help anyone can offer. B21TFI
Re: 84 244 turbo cold start up[ALL/1988] posted by Alex Chan on
Thursday, 15 January 1998, at 1:27 p.m.
Your problem may be with the spark-plug cables. If they are old, moisture might seep in, thereby preventing a spark from forming (and that is why you have to crank several times).
I had this problem happening especially if it was moist outside (i.e. when raining). Maybe this is the same problem you have when it is cold outside.
Then, once car is warm, cables dry up, sparks fly, no more problems.
One way to check (before buying new cables) is to buy a product (usually in a can, ~ $5) that dries these cables. If problem gone, then likely cables need replacement.
Good Luck.
Alex Chan.
Montreal
Re: 84 244 turbo cold start up[ALL/1988] posted by Jimmy Jenkins on
Thursday, 15 January 1998, at 9:23 p.m.
You need to have the control pressure tested. This takes a special fuel guage which is connected between the fuel distributor & Control Pressure Regulator. With eng. warm control press. should be about 52 PSI. But cold cont. press. will vary with the temp. of CPR. The colder it is the lower the cont. press. & the richer the mixture.
You will probably need a new CPR if cont. press. is out of specifications. If you don't have a guage take it a reputable shop.
Jimmy Jenkins
Statesboro Import Service
Statesboro, Ga.
Jimmy Jenkins home page
Re: 84 244 turbo cold start up[ALL/1988] posted by robert curtis on
Thursday, 15 January 1998, at 10:30 p.m.
thanx to all for your help!! Jimmy what your telling me sound practical. I will let you know how it turns out.