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In article <265@uwstat.UUCP> tanner@uwstat.UUCP (Martin Tanner) writes:
>Way back in November I posted an info request regarding
>a problem I have been having with my l985 Tercel. I have
>found that if I depress the gas pedal (when the car is
>cold, i.e. left outside over night) the car will start
>rough idling - it will start but after 10-15 seconds will
>start to shake. The shaking lasts 1-3 minutes. At the end
>of this period the idle speed shoots up. I brought the
>car in (again) and this time they found the idle was not
>properly set and the spark plugs were fouled. They set the
>idle speed and replaced the spark plugs, but... it still
>goes through its routine after a cold night.  
>
>Anyone have any ideas of what could be wrong? (Thanks to
>the people who responded last time.)
>
>                              Martin Tanner

It's almost definately your choke is set too rich.  Or like mine it's
"choking cycle" is not consistent with the engine warming rate.  My
1985 Ford 5.8 liter engine has a choke which is too rich when I start
it and after I drive a mile or so it is too lean.
A good verification of too rich of choke is when it is shaking, look
at the exhaust gasses.  It will be thick black smoke and smelly.  And
also your spark plugs will be fouled as a result....

As previously discussed, the new chokes are "non-adjustable" but if it
really is your problem, the mechanics can grind off the rivits and
easily adjust it.

Bill Landsborough

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