Truck won't start after short runs. 350 small block. Good battery and good alternator?

Asked by Dart1291 Feb 09, 2016 at 11:45 PM about the 1971 Chevrolet C/K 20 K20 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Truck starts great normally but if I take a quick trip it's a no go. Battery is
good and the alternator is good any Thoughts?

1 Answer

Bob_ answered 8 years ago

look at the choke spring and heat riser~ it is not opening once it comes up to temperature~

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