With Cold Engine

DEFINITION: Engine cranks OK, but does not start for a long time. Does eventually run. If the engine starts, but immediately dies (as soon as key is released from start position), see "ENGINE CRANKS-WON'T START" symptom.

^ See FLOW OF DIAGNOSIS.
^ Make sure driver is using correct starting procedure. See Owner's Manual.
^ Visually (physically) Check:
- Air leaks at carburetor mounting and intake manifold.
- Ignition wires for cracking, hardness, and proper connections, at both the distributor cap and spark plugs.
- Wiring for proper connections, pinches and cuts.

^ Remove the air cleaner and check the choke valve, throttle and fast idle cam for sticking. Replace any malfunctioning part. If caused by foreign material and gum, clean with suitable non-oil base solvent.
^ Check choke and vacuum break operation and adjustment. Choke should be closed cold, open hot.
^ Check EGR system for sticky operation that could cause valve to stick open.
^ Check float level using external float gauge. Adjust float to specification if required.
^ Check carburetor fuel inlet filter. Replace if dirty or plugged.
^ Check ignition system, see IGNITION SYSTEM CHECK.
^ Check distributor for:
- Worn shaft.
- Bare and shorted wires.
- Pick-up coil resistance and connections.
- Loose ignition coil ground.
- Moisture in distributor cap.

^ Remove spark plugs; check for wet plugs, wear, improper gap, burned electrodes or heavy deposits. Repair or replace as necessary.
^ Check ignition timing per Vehicle Emission Control Information label.
^ Verify proper engine oil viscosity per manufacturers recommendations.
^ Check fuel pump volume, pressure and vacuum.