Re: {Chrysler 300} 1959 300 E Starting up cold ….pumping gas

Hank Hallowell

On Apr 3, 2022, at 4:21 PM, Rob Lutts <Rob@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Thanks Nick…

So you crank the starter first without hitting the pedal at all for a count of 8. Then you pump the gas pedal to a count of 9 times. Then you count to

9 just to let the fumes settle in the carb bowls.

Then you crank again and it starts right up.

When you say you “set the chokes” you mean that happens when you hit the pedal…you don’t touch

the carbs…is that right?

I will try your procedure and see how that works.

I appreciate the help.

Rob

Robert T. Lutts, President and Chief Investment Officer

Cabot Wealth Management, Inc.

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Subject: Re: {Chrysler 300} 1959 300 E Starting up cold ….pumping gas

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Check your fuel pump performance and ensure that the pump drive rod is not worn down. I just started my 300F yesterday after sitting for almost a year. Cranked it a bit and it started up. Fortunately I live in a temperate climate and the car is kept in the garage. I also make sure to use a fuel treatment in every tank so that the gas doesn't absorb moisture in the tank.

Nick

On Sun, Apr 3, 2022 at 12:12 PM rob <rob@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

I have only had my 300 E for three months or so…it takes quite some time
to get the gas going into the carbs…I have 2 four barrel carbs which takes forever

to become full of gas so it will start.

I am seeking advice on the best procedure in starting to speed up the process.

I pump the gas pedal three or four times before I start cranking the starter…

is it better to pump while cranking or before. Any advice would be appreciated.

Yes once it has run for a while it starts right up easily.

Thanks

Rob Lutts from Salem Massachusetts

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