1976 Other Dodge Models Trouble starting the first time each

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SHRHUSTON
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1976 Other Dodge Models V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have a 70s Dodge RV I just got and there are some issues. The first time I start it each day it drags and pauses while turning over and and sometimes it will backfire and when it does it does only once. This could last till the battery goes down but doesn't always. Once it does start it runs great and starts easy without even touching the gas peddle and idle good.
Sep 4, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When was the last major tune-up on it? If done recently could be coming from the choke plate not opening and enriching the fuel mixture causing it to backfire. If choke and fast idle cam adjustment okay check the ignition timing. Furthemore I recommend you have the charging system checked out.
Sep 4, 2009 at 9:12 PM