Motorcraft 2100

[jswatson0917]

I have a 1979 CJ7 Three Speed with a AMC 304 V-8 with a Motorcraft 2100 Carburator. When the engine is cold (ie. first thing in the morning) I have to mash the gas pedal several times to get it started. When I do get the engine running if I press the gas pedal just a bit the engine dies. This process continues until the engine temprature starts to go up then it will run fine. Is this something that is normal? Or should I consider doing a Carburator rebuild/swap? Also after the engine is at normal operating temprature I can smell gas at the exhaust pipe when I am running down the Highway. I don't usually smell it when the CJ is parked and idling. Thanks for your help

 

[dalefan88]

if you smell gas you might be running to rich. also check the choke and make sure its workin right.

 

[jswatson0917]

When the engine is cold the choke plate is chut when the engine is hot the choke plate is is about half way open.

 

[Old Dog]

When the engine is hot the choke should be all the way open. It might be bad or need adjusting.
I would also check the power valve to be sure it's not cracked and leaking.