John -
I had the exact same problem with my 73. It would start fine when cold
and dry, but be a very hard start when still warm, like when returning
to the car from a quick shopping exercise. Finally what fixed it was a
carb rebuild, just using one of the kits from TRF or Moss. Also the
temperature compensator had all gummed up. Check the VTR archives for an
excellent article on how to reset that bothersome feature.
Have fun. John Howard
John Summers wrote:
>
> Yeh, it's been a while since I have had a problem. Since I got the seat
> belt interlock thing figured out I thought all my starting problems were
> over. Until yesterday! I can usually count on at least three "good"
> starts per trip. I tried for a fourth and sat in a parking lot for an
> hour before it started again. Car turned over vigorously, just wouldn't
> fire. Finally on the fourth try (one every 15 minutes) it began to get
> interested. The next time when it showed interest I held the gas pedal
> down and prayed and it ever so gradually took off. Not the best
> technique, but it has worked before.
> So, what's the deal? This car has NEVER had more than 3 or 4 "good"
> starts per trip and God forbid you drive it 50 miles on the interstate
> and stop for gas. Better make sure there is a motel nearby.
> Any clues or ideas? Like I said, it cranks vigorously. It starts right
> up after it has set for over two hours, just don't do the two senarios
> above.
> John Summers
> '74 TR 6
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