318 hard to start after sitting a week or two

Sounds to me like an orifice in the carb may be partially blocked. The engine maybe able to overcome it once it is running and has more vacuum.

318 slow to start after sitting for a week - My Tractor Forum

I just got a 318 w/ a rebuilt motor a few weeks ago. It would start within 5 secs or so of cranking. Then I let it sit for 10 days, ...

318 has been sitting for 2 years | For A Bodies Only Mopar Forum

I would have never in a million years even hit the starter with two year old gas in the tank. Is this some kinda trick question? Drain the ...

318 cranks for a long time but runs well - Dodge RamCharger Central

Happens in summer and winter, with manual choke closed or open. It doesnt seem to matter. Once it starts and has a reasonable warm up period, it ...

Trouble Starting 318 - Mopar Forums

Few pumps on the gas then leaving the throttle half open and after 5-6 seconds of cranking, the 318 roars to life. Now, once the car is started, ...

318 hard start when cold | For B Bodies Only Classic Mopar Forum

New Member · 1) Wrong carb spacer. When I bought the car there was a 650 Edel carb installed - with stock intake manifold. · 2) Vacuum I honestly ...

Technical - Slow Cranking 318 Poly - The Jalopy Journal

With the engine turning over I would next give my attention to the ignition. Make sure you are getting a good spark and timing is set right.

Hard start after sitting for a while... | E46 Fanatics Forum

It would start fine (even with a cold engine) if the fuel level was over a quarter of a tank, but would be hard to start if the fuel level was ...

Very hard start cold weather 318 - DodgeForum.com

Check fuel pressure, and also check and see what tempt the PCM thinks the engine is when it is cooler out. Everett45's Avatar. Everett45 10-08- ...

Dry Carb after sitting for a week. - For C Bodies Only!

When you drive the car daily or every couple of days it starts right up. Two pumps of gas, crack the throttle blade, crank it and it fires right ...

318 shut off and won't start | Green Tractor Talk

Homeuser, your 318 has either lost fuel or lost spark, either can be easily determined by removing one of the spark plugs, this is easy enough ...

Hard starting hot, 318 eddy carb - For B Bodies Only!

I have the same issue with my bone stock (fresh rebuild) 318 2 barrel. Its the fuel. I used ethanol free that I got out of the marina for one ...

5 Reasons Your Car May Not Start After Sitting | Subaru Service

No matter how the fuel gets to the engine, a spark is required to ignite the gas and make the engine run. Without a strong enough spark at the ...

318 rebuild wont start - DodgeTalk Forum

It has sat inside until last month when I dragged it home and yanked the engine. Long story short, found a mess and had a new crank, rods, ...

Q&A: DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 CRANKS for LONG time - JustAnswer

If it sit's long enough it will take the pump quite a while to repressurize the fuel system, and you'll get a long crank. Try this the next time ...

DODGE RAM 1500 CRANKS BUT WON'T START DIAGNOSIS & FIX

I'm thinking that when she had to stop abruptly, the fuel in the tank swashed around hard enough that the fuel pump got disconnected. 14:15.

318 wont start when warm - Sweptline.ORG

The first case bad starter that doesn't work hot, worn timing chain causing exessive cranking ignition timing.

Hard to start after sitting for a few hours - Bimmerforums.com

The car ran good for a few weeks, about a week ago, it started to take longer to start after it sits for a few hours. It cranks and after ...

Hard to start when hot - Home of MOPAR enthusiasts worldwide!

double check your timing and make sure it is right; too much advance will cause a DRAG when you start it hot. Also, what will help when the car sits for several ...

Reasons Your Car Is Hard To Start After Sitting | Salem Chevy Service

3 Reasons Your Car Has a Hard Time Starting After Sitting for Just a Few Hours in Salem, OR · 3. The Fuel Pump Is Bad · 2. The Fuel Filter Is ...