cold weather starting

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  1. wulfhinzdenzin

    wulfhinzdenzin Member

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    I got up this morning and went to start my 72 mav 200 and it would not start the temp outside is about 10 degrees and if the temp warms up to start fine but runs a little sluggish til the engine warms. Is this common for these engines to act this way? if not what can i do to correct this problem. thanks peter
     
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  2. elliot

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    You need to ajust the choke on the carb and or play with the timing.
     
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  3. don graham

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    or you can move to arizona. supposed to be cold here today too. only in the 60's. was 80 last week. what happened back there. i was in va beach jan 6th - 9th. was beautiful. one day was 75.:)
     
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  4. Dan Starnes

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    With a correct tune these cars will start everytime.
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    75Maverick Ford Tuff! ~Ben

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    :cool: I agree with Don... Arizona is the best way. ;)
     
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