Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) startng issue

[odieub]

i have a 94 12 valve 3K grn springs 15. 5 degree timing and have two issues when startin at say 50 degrees or colder it dies will only idle if you press on peddel for 20 to 30 seconds then idles low till warmed up or driven a little and other issue is popping and dark grey smoke at wide open trottle i had this popping before i set the timing was about 11 degrees set timing popping went away. installed 3K springs popping is back now about 3200rpm. any help is appreciated.

 

[EKlem]

The starting issue sounds to me like your idle might be too low. If you have an automatic transmission, with the air conditioning on and the transmission in drive your idle should be at 850rpms. Some people feel like 900 is better.

 

[Howard Durand]

You might want to try adjusting the governor springs a bit. A click or two looser or tighter may help.