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Brilliant video

Wow. Learned something so basic after all these years.

Can’t believe a 90s video is now considered vintage.. ‘94 seems like yesterday and it’s already been 30 years.. Wow! Love these informative guiding videos, the original DIYs lol

Best video on the Quadra Jet

Here's how I pass VEIP test every 2 years if EVAP error codes show. I erase the codes, (with scanner or disconnect battery for a moment). That will give the P1684 error code, ratting out you erased codes. Fill the fuel tank completely. Crank the car 40-50 times till the "battery disconnected" code of P1684 disappears. Sometimes have to drive 50 miles, and stop at gas station and refill the tank. The test will never happen if the tank is kept full, it has to get down about 1/8 tank or less to allow the test to happen. Go to the testing site, but refill tank near testing site. It will pass. So simple to cheat the test on the EVAP part. In short, keep tank filled, crank enough times the P0455 or other EVAP codes are gone, take a drive about 50 or more miles, keep tank filled again, and also near test site, take test, get your 1 or 2 year break to fix whatever is wrong.

don't you have to prime (pump) the accelerator on some old carbs ?

would this cause a long crank and somewhat slow/choppy harsh-ish start? Anyone know?

THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS!!!

Ive done the correct procedure for years. All it takes is reading your owners manual. I do this with my 78 Cadillac Coupe and fires right up.

Pretty unbelievable how this stuff works

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54 years on this earth and I finally know the correct starting procedure for older cars with carbs. Wish I knew this info before now. Who knows, maybe I did…but forgot. Great video!

Great video! It explains why I was using too much "starting fluid" when my son's truck engine would not start when cold...:) choke flap was fully open even after depressing the gas pedal so there was no fuel sent into the engine...Thanks for posting!

It all worked until they put in the exhaust crossover, which boiled the fuel dry out of the carburetor.

Great Tuition video

Had problems with electric choke and was deciding on installing manual choke cable. Found this video while searching for answers... Love it!!!!

I keep my old carbed datsun truck running. Every fix is a new car that doesnt need to be mined for, a car that doesnt need to be smelted, etc... Fix your stuff. Its worth it. Dont vilify old carbs and such, with a few you tube videos these old things are so understandable and more cheaply fixable than new stuff

God bless them carbs

I have a 1969 Impala with a Rochester Quadrajet. It has taken me nearly 2 years to learn the correct starting procedure, mostly through trial and error and it's exactly as the guy says here. I've always been able to get the car to start but I would do 3 pumps or try holding the throttle down partially as the guy who sold the car to me did. Now I do one pedal to the floor and release and turn the key. I'm now learning more about the fast idle cam and how long that should stay on for. If I blip the throttle then it kicks down but the car will then sputter and idle too low, sometimes stalling. If I turn the key completely off at that point and restart then it runs fine. My thoughts are that the choke plate is remaining closed via vacuum, even after I get it off high idle. Maybe I need to not touch the throttle until the car is warmed up a bit more. Learning a lot anyway.

My 280zx smells like gasoline after driving. Is this diagnostic work up recommended for that as well? 😅

Harry heavy foot 😂

Great Video! I didn't realize there was a pcv valve there. I will clean or replace mine asap!

Good Video and Good info. I'm also having this issue along with the fuel pressure regulator on my 79 280ZX. It is all original in Great shape inside and out 91,000 original miles but been sitting 5-6 years. Got it going had to put in new fuel pump ran good then ran horrible. Discovered FPR leaking - can not find exact one anywhere. Online or any auto parts store?? Please let me know where You got yours and /or if You have one or know where I can get one. I could get a similar one and make a mount and make it work but would really like OEM or aftermarket bolt in replacement. Please post more videos of your 280ZX if You have some?? Thanks!! (Philip)

Good Video! I have same car and same problem. I have searched and searched Please Tell me where I can find that regulator!!??!!?? Thanks!!

I usually just pull the choke knob out, turn the key, and then push the choke back in when it starts. I never touch the peddle unless something is wrong.

What about the cold start sensor being stuck open ……

A needle in a haystack is what this video is! I'm glad to see these vintage videos by the OEMs still exist and didn't get destroyed.

Maybe y’all can help me.. I have an 85 c10 305. I watched this video and was amazed at how easily my truck finally cranked! My issue is that once cranked it cuts right back off. I then have the hardest time keeping it cranked and idling. I end up cranking it ten times and have to almost floor it to get it to finally idol. I have a new fuel pump and fuel filter. Last night after filling up I couldn’t even go over 45mph.. any help is appreciated

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Great diagnosis. I’m picking up an ZXT this weekend, starts but shuts off. So I’m already planning on doing some simple diagnostics myself, fuel, spark and air. So fuel pump, AFM, and wires are going to be at the top of my list

This is awesome

Well I learned something new. Someone put this goofball UFO shaped thing on my carburetor and as this video shows, you shouldn't have that.

SUBSTANTIAL Thank you From Nick Ayivor from London England UK 🇬🇧

Ive spent thousands chasing what i thought was a hard start issue with my 69 F100. Ive changed coil, chokes, carb etc. No mechanic could figure it out. After watching the video i went out and started my truck without an issue. I try to tell myself at least ive upgraded a lot of the ignition system.☹️

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Whenever an engineer in a suit and tie talks.....I listen.

This video is insane. I was having so much trouble starting my 1985 Olds when the weather got into the 40s and 30s. I was checking everything to see what was wrong, but it was ME! I was totally pumping multiple times before starting (and sometimes while starting) to start it.. Usually it would stall out because I was then holding the gas pedal afterwards... Wow, and I thought I had it down.

Where do you hook up the pressure gauge!???

This guy would be a gas to party with

Where I can by a feul regulator for a car like that one?

I have a 1989 toyota corolla and i have that same issue with starting.... It's carberated.

I bet a dollar to a donut hole this guy is an engineer... 🤔😂

good explained video thank you

amazing video!

This is gold.

I have a Chevrolet Malibu, it took a lot of work to get it started. If I had known this before ... Very useful.

This video is Gold !!!!