Re: strange start problems << I have a similar issue

[Travis Goodwin <tgoodwin@xxxx>]

As chronicled in my prior postings, my problem is similar to this. The
engine turns over, coughs and coughs, then sputters out.

My initial thought is an electrical failure because of the abruptness of the
problem. One day it started fine, drove it about 10 miles, got out of the
car, got back in 5 minutes later and it has never started since. Apparently
this electrical problem is causing the engine to flood because after I have
tried to crank it up, it wreaks of fuel. 

As noted in Walter's earlier response, I jumped the RPM relay and got a good
loud buzz from the frequency valve. I also checked to make sure the RPM
relay is functioning correctly. I need to check the CPR (which is new), but
I'm unsure when it should have power. What controls the voltage to the CPR
and is it only applied during cranking?

Joe, I also like your idea about the thermo-time switch being bad. It may be
stuck on providing the extra fuel during cranking, thus giving me the funky
fuel smell.

Could the cold start valve also be a culprit?