Just bought a 74 mav and i am having a issue

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  1. monsonbychoke

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    This car is a 74 maverick with a 302 in it. Very very clean, the engine has only 100 miles on it. I warmed it up this morning and pulled it out of the garage and it stalled. I went to start it up again and it will not start at all. It turns but does not kick in and start. I am thinking it could be flooded as this morning it was very cold and it was a hard time starting it. Does anyone have any idea what this might be? Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    See if your getting spark...Does it have a choke??? Is it working properly???
     
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    There is no choke on the car. It was working fine. I am really confused on the issue.
     
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    Thats half the problem...It wont run well till its warm w/o a choke.
    Pump the peadal a few more times and try it...Takes a lot of fuel to start the thing up when its cold with no choke.Check for spart first.
     
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    What do you mean spart? It has been a long day.
     
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    justin has a 74 Maverick bandit official

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    lol he means spark:rofl:

    check them fuses, make sure everythings connected too.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    :p Spart...Its like spark nuts only sweeter...I meant what Justin said...Been a long day here too...
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    1st question should be: Have you ever owned a carbureted car before?
    2nd, are you 100% sure it does not have a choke? maybe electric?
    Is this car stock, or modified?
     
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