Hi,
I'd wonder if the timing is too advanced so that it tries to fire the
piston backward. This commonly feels like a weak battery.
The advanced weights can get stuck from lack of lubrication over the year,
because they are hidden under the points mounting plate.
Bob B
At 08:25 AM 3/2/2003, you wrote:
>Lately, I've been experiencing an odd problem at start up.
>
>When I hit the starter button, the engine will turn over, slow, and then
>surge. Best way I can describe it. Similar to what it feels like to start
>the engine with the hand crank. Turns easy, gets harder as compression
>builds, and speeds up once you've gotten to the down stroke. Repeat.
>
>This only happens with the ignition on. The engine turns over without
>hesitation when I just hit the starter button with the ignition off (no
>spark). Based on that, I don't think it's starter related or due to a bad
>ground. I've got plenty of battery power.
>
>Any thoughts? Other then wanting a bit of choke and gas first thing in the
>morning when it's cold (cold being a relative at 45o), the truck has never
>failed to start, even with this new symptom.
>
>Jeff
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