Sumner Weisman wrote:
>
> I'm going to try this question again. Last time I didn't state it clearly,
> and some people misunderstood what I was asking.
>
> My TR3-B has always been very hard to start when the engine is cold. (It
> starts immediately when the engine is hot.) If I squirt some starting
> fluid into the carbs, it starts right up. Normally, I have to turn it over
> quite a lot to get it to start, and that's a strain on the starter. Once
> I do get it started and warmed up, it runs fine -- strong engine.
>
> Here are some of the things I've done to try to improve it: Crane 700
> electronic ignition. Sport coil. (40,000 volts, regapped the plugs to
> 0.035). New fast idle cam -- the old one was worn. Retuned carbs per the
> Bently manual. Set timing the "Moss" way, adjusting for max rpm on idle,
> then backing it off 100 rpm. (I don't have a timing light). A tank of
> fresh gas.
>
> I would appreciate any ideas to solve my hard starting problem. Thanks!
>
> Sumner Weisman
> 62 TR-3B
Greetings Sumner:
Might want to check the manual choke pull adjustment to make sure the
choke is fully engaged in addition to the gas flow supply problem.
I installed a clear in-line fuel filter at the high point just before the
SU carbs. At least I can see if fuel is pumping into and out of the
filter.
Good Luck:')
H. Ward TR3A TS54794LO Still Broke
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