Cold Start For Carb Haters

Canadian Cold Start For Carb Haters , Don't let a vacuum leak or timing issue sway you from using this simple device, it has been a reliable piece of equipment for over 50 years

[@DarrensTruckzs]

Sometimes I miss having carbureted .. in fact I’ve often thought with the build I have in my truck about doing an intake carb swap .. I still am contemplating lol .. that starts an runs real nice Gary .. good show 👍

[@garythegear]

Thanks Darren the video was kinda geared to all the guys that do conversions or LS swaps and the reason I keep hearing is they want something reliable, well I think carburetors have been reliable for over 50 years but get one vacuum leak and guys get frustrated

[@alfredgrafke1792]

Thanks for sharing. Good straight forward advice. 👍🏻

[@Nova.1971]

Runs great in the cold and not a thing wrong with a carb....that's what we were raised on!!!

[@garythegear]

Your right they were made that way

[@ThrottleResponse]

I always say that - if your carb is tuned CORRECTLY, and everything else is funny functional, then cold starts should NOT be an issue with a carb. Harleys also have the same myth of not liking cold starts, yet mine is fine when it's below freezing!

[@gregorydavid7755]

Great advice Gary..

[@garythegear]

Thanks Gregory 😊

[@AbstractDreamz]

My 72 Blazer is driving me bonkers trying to get a decent cold start. I am near Chicago.

[@garythegear]

May not be a carb issue, make sure the ignition system is solid timing etc your in a better climate than I am here in Canada

[@henrent]

I think many people don't tune their carburetors right or have fouled carbs so yes they don't run right.

[@garythegear]

Seems to be alot of fear or lack of understanding with this simple device and I find alot of folks will try every other option to get away from learning the 4 basic carb circuits

[@markerwin7416]

I'm jealous. Mine runs beautifully if it's warmed up, but I can't make it start easily at 0°C / 32°F. How did you set your timing? And do you know what your idle AFR and vacuum is?

[@garythegear]

Initial timing is 16* and total is 36* vacuum is 14in and no idea on the afr

[@RicardoE1]

What kind of mufflers you have ?

[@garythegear]

They are Flowmaster super 40s 3inch pipe , it's a kit called American thunder specifically made to fit the chevelle

[@RicardoE1]

Do you have a x pipe ?

[@garythegear]

@user-pk8lo5rz7r the kit has an H pipe in it

[@RicardoE1]

Sound good

[@xist4195]

Do you have any cars with motocycle carburators?

[@garythegear]

I personally do not however a good friend of mine did a build with six micuni carbs on his car years ago and it worked well, I probably made a spelling error there

[@Mabeylater293]

Why are you advocating for this horse and buggy technology. What’s next, why 8-tracks are better than cd’s??

[@garythegear]

I find that most people that hate carburetors just don't understand them, yes fuel injection is a far superior technology when it works properly however if I have a problem on the side of the road I can get this thing home with a screw driver, if you have a problem on the side of the road you have no options but to call a tow truck, I can also buy three new carbs for the price of one conversion kit , the carb in this video has been on my car for seven years and I've not touched it once