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Re: [TR] Hard starting TR3

To: "Michael Marr" <mmarr@notwires.com>, <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: [TR] Hard starting TR3
From: "Ed Oot" <eoot@citlink.net>
Date: Fri, 11 Aug 2006 16:27:20 -0400
Yes...and don't be afraid to ask...can't assume anything. Choke doesn't seem
to really have any affect. I have verified that it is hooked up and moves
the rod

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Michael Marr" <mmarr@notwires.com>
To: "Ed Oot" <eoot@citlink.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 4:18 PM
Subject: Re: [TR] Hard starting TR3


> An obvious question, but I'll ask it - are you using the choke (actually, 
> it is an enrichment device rather that a true chike)?
>
> Michael Marr
> 1960 TR3A
> 2000 Jag XK8
> Naperville, IL
>>
> However, now it is
>> extremely difficult to start after sitting a few days. Demands that I use 
>> the
>> starting spray. When I do, it fires immediatly and will slowly warm up. 
>> Any
>> subsequnt starts are no problem, until it again sits acouple days.
>>
>> Appreciate any thoughts/suggestions. I am not familiar (yet) with working 
>> with
>> SU carbs. I'm used to the Mikuni's on my bikes.


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