Car won't start unless I hold the gas pedal all the way down

1986 CHEVROLET MONTE CARLO
86,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MOJORISING
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The car runs fine when when it warms up. If the car cools down and I try to restart it I have to hold the gas pedal all the way down again and feather the throttle until it warms up. Once it warms up it is good to go. Does anyone have any suggestions? I just bought the car for my son…his first…and it ran fine until just the other day. I can't seem to figure this one out. Any help would be great.
Thank in advance.
Dec 3, 2013 at 11:43 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Have you checked to see if the choke is working?
Dec 3, 2013 at 2:06 PM
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MOJORISING
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ow would I check that. I ensured that there is 12 volts going to the choke. When I turn the key to start the car there is a clicking noise coming from the choke area for about 3-5 seconds then it stops. Exactly how would I check the choke and if it is bad, can it be replaced or is the carb and choke a al in one package?

Thanks again.
Dec 3, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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