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  1. TrinasMaverick

    TrinasMaverick 1975 4- door maverick

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    :huh: I dont know very much about cars but i was wondering what could i do to my car to help it start up right away...normaly you have to pump it for a little bit then it will start...is there anything that will help?:hmmm:

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    as far as I know, that's just a trait of carburated engines, maybe you could change the choke on the carb, but not sure how much that whould help pumping the gas
     
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    A good tune-up works wonders...
     
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    These cars are not fuel injected like modern cars. It is very normal to have to pump it.
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    TrinasMaverick 1975 4- door maverick

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    ?????

    i just thought that you could do something...for less pumping. A guy i work with said i might need a new carb. kit??:confused: i dont know how this would help.?
     
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    Probably not, especially if the car runs fine once its started. As suggested, get a good tune up and have the choke set properly. I believe 75 was the first year for electronic ignition so you should have that already. If not, I'd convert it.
     
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    TrinasMaverick 1975 4- door maverick

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    thanx for the help(y). yes it does have electronic ignititon. it runs great once its started and it has a brand new tune up!!
     
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    really just the nature of the beast.....someone with another maverick might get in it and if he/she pumps the gas it will flood.:huh: ...some do, some don't:hmmm: . As long as it is driving good I would not have a great concern about it.

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