D 350 Pickup V8-360 5.9L VIN I (1985)
Choke Temperature Control Switch: Customer Interest
Choke - Hard Hot Starting Condition
Models
1985-1986 5.9L Heavy Duty Trucks
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California Only
Subject
Hard Hot Starts
Index
DRIVEABILITY
Date
September 9, 1986
No.
18-40-86
P-3230
SYMPTOM/CONDITION
Hard starting when engine is hot. Black smoke out exhaust after a hot start.
PARTS REQUIRED
Driveability Kit PN 4419427
Contains the following:
1
Choke Assembly Kit
PN 4342819
1
Wiring Harness
PN 4362459
1
Authorized Modification Label
PN 4275086
REPAIR PROCEDURE
This repair replaces the choke element with one that has a different calibration. The choke control switch on the intake manifold is by-passed, allowing
battery voltage to the choke heater.
1.
Remove air cleaner.
2.
Place cam follower on highest step of fast idle cam.
FIGURE 1
3.
Drill out three choke cover retaining rivets, using a #21 (.159") drill. Only drill enough to remove rivet heads (Figure 1).