Re: Hot Start Problem

["jtrealty@xxxx " <jtrealty@xxxx>]

You are correct in saying that the cold start system shouldn't affect 
the idle. Under normal conditions if all of the components are working 
properly then you would be right. But we are dealing with a 
malfunction and do not know exactly where to start. Unplugging the 
cold start valve is a very simple troubleshooting procedure that 
anyone can do. This does not eliminate the possibility that the valve 
could be leaking in which case removing the plug will do nothing. In 
all likelyhood the problem lies in the fuel pressure regulater which 
can only be diagnosed by either direct replacement with a known good 
unit or by installing a pressure gauge and troubleshooting the fuel 
system.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



-- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, "Walter" <Whalt@xxxx> wrote:
> The thermo-time switch and the cold start valve have NOTHING to do 
with hot
> start problems.
> 
> The purpose of the cold start valve is to inject a little squirt of 
fuel
> into the engine to help it start ONLY WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD and 
ONLY WHILE
> THE STARTER IS IN THE PROCESS OF CRANKING THE ENGINE.
> 
> If the thermo-time switch senses that the engine is