1984 Other Ford Models carburetor acceleration pump

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1984 Other Ford Models Two Wheel Drive Automatic

if my truck doesnt have a carburetor acceleration pump on it will it start?
Aug 28, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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Hi there,

As long as the check vale is in place it will start but with out the pump you may find it hard to start as you really need it to squirt a bit of fuel in to get it nice and rich for cold starting.

mar (mhpautos)
Aug 28, 2010 at 5:41 PM
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