Re: [AMC-list] AMC V8 Heat Riser

["Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I have started AMCs in 20 degree weather, and yes, takes a few minutes to warm up, but 
probably because I disconnect chokes on all my cars also, along with no heat riser. Today 
however didn't hit 100 degrees, woohoo/.....first day THIS MONTH not 100 degrees all time 
record. On other hand supposed to hit 107-110 Fri/Sat/Sun as dry air filters in behind 
hurricane Irene, so heats up really quick....on top of our 'worst drought in history' now, 
the ground has cracks big enough to park Pacers in.

But no, don't know what 30 degree below zero is but DO have a pile of NOS AMC & Rambler 
Engine Block Heaters for no reason. Not for sale just stuff I collect.

Thanks for explanation below on what heat riser actually does in climates where you have 
uh, seasons that change. I always though it was good only to squeak at in opportune times 
when trying to impress a woman or impress guy next to you in car he thinks is fast, only 
to rev engine and have rattle & squeak make it sound like AMC needs big wind up key on 
back turned again. They also are good to paint & give kids if too cheap to buy LEGOs. Look 
like could be good fishing weights too perhaps! Now send us some rain.
Eddie Stakes
713.464.8825
eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
www.planethoustonamx.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>


> AHHH Eddie, I can tell you've never started a car in 30 below zero temperatures. or for 
> that matter, 35 above zero temperatures.
> That heat riser is of critical importance then. And yes, I continue driving my 70 
> Javelin right up to the first snows of the season, sometimes
> that's as late as December. The temps can get very "cool" that time of year, here in the 
> great north land.
> With out that heat riser the car is almost undrivable until it it nearly at normal 
> operating temperatures.
> In even fair climates the engine will consume additional unneccessary amounts of fuel if 
> the heat riser does not function. It's purpose is to warm
> the fuel in the carburetor to help it atomize and to begin the process of heating the 
> chole pull off coil as the engine warms up which also reduces
> the richness of the fuel mixture.
>
> Cooler climates, If you want a cold blooded animal until engine warm up is nearly 
> complete bypass the heat riser, if you want a docile animal, that when well tuned,
> (a nearly lost art these days, I mean tuning a carbureted engine) bypass that heat riser 
> and stumble on down the road.....  if you know what I mean.
>
> Armand

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