# 1981 Chevy LUV

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet\
**Created:** [April 7, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120 "2010-04-07T19:31:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
**Page:** 1

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**Author:** ![busco53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@busco53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busco53)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2010, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120/1 "2010-04-07T19:31:52Z")

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My Chevy LUV recently runs rough when it is cold. The choke seems to work OK, but I’m not sure. Could it be something electrical? Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Rod-Knox](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/a183cd/32.png) [@Rod-Knox](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rod-Knox)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2010, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120/2 "2010-04-07T20:28:42Z")

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How cold? Is this arctic or San Francisco cold? How does it run when warmed up?

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**Author:** ![busco53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@busco53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busco53)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2010, 8:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120/3 "2010-04-07T20:31:40Z")

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Idaho, but it runs rough when the engine is not warm yet.

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**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\
**Post date:** [April 7, 2010, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120/4 "2010-04-07T23:47:24Z")

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Yes, it could be something electical and it could also be carburator related. Or both.

When’s the last time it had a good thorough tuneup with filters?

Since you’re unsure if the choke is operating properly, let me suggest you find a good reputable independent shop. This likely will instantly get beyond your level of exertise and you might save yourself a lot of money and aggrevation by just taking it to someone.

If you do decide to work on it yourself, start with a Haynes manual from the local parts store. Start with a thorough tuneup including the fuel filter.

Post back.

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**Author:** ![busco53](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/3be4f8/32.png) [@busco53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/busco53)\
**Post date:** [April 8, 2010, 1:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1981-chevy-luv/47120/5 "2010-04-08T13:30:31Z")

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Thank you for the responses. To finish answering the first question: It runs better when it warms up, but it still runs a little rough afterwards.