Help with correct starting procedure - new owner

[fast911rs]

Have been slowly messing around with my newly acquired 49 truck and have issues starting. I do get it started, but it is not a quick process. I have looking for starting procedures and couldn't find anything. Any assistance would be appreciated.

[B1B Keven]

Cold:

A few pumps of the accelerator, a little choke, a little hand throttle and crank her over.

Warm:

Just crank her over.

[oldmopar]

Have you done a tune up ?

Replaced old gas

made sure you have correct battery cables (fat ones not the 12 volt style)

[TodFitch]

Cold:

A few pumps of the accelerator, a little choke, a little hand throttle and crank her over.

Warm:

Just crank her over.

Works for me.

[Rusty O'Toole]

From my 1952 Plymouth-Dodge-DeSoto-Chrysler owner's manual:

Starting the Engine

1 Depress the clutch pedal to relieve the battery and starter of the extra burden of turning the transmission.

2 Move the gearshift into neutral.

3 Depress the accelerator pedal slowly about half way to open the throttle so fuel can enter the engine combustion chambers.

4 Turn the ignition-switch key to the extreme right (clockwise) to connect the ignition and crank the engine.When the engine starts release the key and it will automatically return to the "on" or driving position.

5 Avoid turning the key to the "Start" position when the engine is running.If you wish to use the radio or other accessories while parked, turn the ignition-switch key to the extreme left hand position.

IMPORTANT": "Pumping" the foot accelerator pedal will "flood" the engine and a strong odor of gasoline will be noticeable.If the engine is flooded with fuel , depress the accelerator pedal slowly to the floor so that the throttle will be wide open. Then hold the accelerator pedal in this position , and crank the engine at intervals of about 15 seconds until it starts.

...................... end of quote................................

If you have a hand choke depress the gas pedal slightly to take the pressure off the choke mechanism and pull the choke knob out. You only need to pull it out all the way in real cold weather. In mild weather, just a touch. If the engine is warm you do not need the choke at all.

Once the engine starts push the choke in to where the engine will idle down. Let it warm up for a minute and drive away. I like to wait until I see full oil pressure then wait a minute more.

Push the choke in as soon as the engine will run smoothly without hesitating when you step on the gas.

There is a knack to it, you will learn how much throttle and how much choke your individual car needs in different temps. Just pay attention and notice how the motor responds and what settings allow it to start quickest and run smoothest.

[fast911rs]

Seems like it will take some practice. I believe I was flooding the engine previously. My hand throttle cable was not functioning, I found it was disconnect.

[Guest P15-D24]

Pull it out about a 1/2" (don't pull it all the way out) then step on the gas pedal once. This sets the throttle on the fast idle ramp and sets the choke butterfly in the closed position. Clutch in and hit the starter. (No additional gas until it fires) When it fires leave the choke on until it starts to warm then drive off. Biggest mistake is not getting the choke set correctly, (the butterfly is not set and not on fast idle). do it correctly and it will fire almost immediately.

[greg g]

Then you will want to know the hot start procedures as well. the car handbook says to slowly open the throttle 1/3 to 1/2 open before cranking the starter, this assumes normal operating temp and moderate ambient and under hood temps.

For hot start in hot weather where the vehicle may have heat soaked (where the engine and coolant temp actually goes up after shut down, and a short engine off period) the drill is similar to starting a flooded engine, slowly open and hold throttle at WOT before and during starter cranking.

not like electronically controlled fuel injected modern cars, some operator input is necessary for each condition.

[wallytoo]

From my 1952

4 Turn the ignition-switch key to the extreme right (clockwise) to connect the ignition and crank the engine.When the engine starts release the key and it will automatically return to the "on" or driving position.

5 Avoid turning the key to the "Start" position when the engine is running.If you wish to use the radio or other accessories while parked' date=' turn the ignition-switch key to the extreme left hand position.

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irrelevant for these trucks. there is no key-start position. they use a starter floor pedal.

[41/53dodges]

for the throttle, rest your foot on the gas pedal, then slowly pull the cable till you feel the pedal move slightly. thats how mine likes to start, anyways.

[DollyDodge]

If you go to this link there are some drivers manuals online that will help you with the correct startup proceedurs. Those described in the manual are the same as how my grandfather taught me to start his old B1C

http://www.dodgepilothouseclub.org/know/know.htm

[JoelOkie]

In my 49 Dodge truck I pull the choke out while pushing the accelerator down to set the carb, then crank it, and it starts right up, usually second or third crank. I started it several times last winter when it was down around 0 degrees, just to see if it would, and even after sitting several weeks without being started it worked just fine. When the truck is warm I give it one pump and it starts right up. Joel

[Don Coatney]

I believe accelerated evaporation of today’s gasoline is the real problem in starting an engine that has not ran for a few days. I spin my engine in short bursts of 3 seconds or so with the starter allowing the oil to circulate and build pressure before I start pumping the accelerator pedal and going for a blast off. This works every time for me. I never use the choke. If you dont do short bursts with the starter and keep grinding away a couple of things happen. The starter motor gets hot and when it does it draws higher amps. Once this happens the current to the ignition system drops reducing ignition coil output hence less spark to the plugs.

[Fernando Mendes]

See this diagram.