Just how cold are we talking?
Was below 0 F here last week.
Floorboard throttle, this sets the choke
Holding the pedal on the floor does not get it started, I have to be pumping it while cranking it
Crank engine, usually fires in about 3--8 seconds, "might run." Usually does
I could only wish for about 3-8 seconds. I get into looong cranking spells losing battery kick
Floor throttle TWICE, as this pumps more fuel. Restart, cranks 2--8 seconds, and runs.
NEVER do I get away with pumping twice, I wish
How old are the ignition parts, plug wires, cap / rotor? Plugs?
Tuned in September
Has anyone checked cranking spark?
Tuned in September
Does car set long periods, IE two weeks or more, with battery going low?
Daily driven
What shape is the engine? Mileage? burn oil? compression?
176,000 miles