It's harder on a carbed engine to let it run a long time at idle when cold. The choke doesn't know the mixture as does a computer controlled system. Too much fuel can reduce the oil density in the cylinders and thin it out, causing undue wear.
The thinking now, is to start up, idle for a minute or so, then drive slowly for a mile or two until the other systems get moving.
__________________
'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van
'06 Mustang V-6, 5 speed
|