Stalls After Start - Cold

Definition: Engine at room or outside temperature, within three minutes after start. (1) Stalls after brief idle; (2) dies as soon as any load is placed on engine (such as A/C turned "ON" or transmission engaged); or (3) Dies on initial drive-away. If symptom is present cold and hot, go to symptom "Stall After Start - Hot".

- Visual (physical) check:
- Vacuum hoses for splits, kinks and proper connections as shown on Vehicle Emission Control Information label.
- Make sure hot air tube is connected to air cleaner.
- Check proper operation of the THERMAC.
- Check carburetor choke valve, throttle linkage and fast idle cam for sticking.
- With engine running, visually check vacuum break linkage for movement while removing and re-installing vacuum hoses to vacuum breaks. If the linkage does not move and vacuum is at hose, check for binding linkage. If linkage is OK, replace vacuum break unit.
- With engine "OFF", check all choke adjustments, including vacuum breaks and TVS if used.
- Check fast idle speed setting and curb idle speed.
- Check carburetor accelerator pump operation.
- Check EFE valve for proper operation. EFE valve should be closed cold.
- Check EGR valve for proper operation.
- Check engine timing.
- Poor or contaminated gasoline. Suggest owner try different brand.