[TR] Recalcitrant TR-3B Engine

[KingsCreekTrees at aol.com]

Are you sure it's not just addicted to the starting fluid? I had a Spitfire 
 Mk.1 30 years ago that was perfectly set up but absolutely would not start 
from  cold without the starting fluid. I checked it into rehab, but then it 
began to  get the stuff intravenously (through the fuel tank). We named it 
Intra Venus de  Milo (that's how the statue lost its arms, I hear; 
injections in the  arms).
 
Sorry to be so flippent and unhelpful.
 
Tim
 
 
 
In a message dated 16/03/2012 9:25:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
jwalker at mainet.com writes:

Thanks  to all for the help with my recalcitrant TR-3B. It finally started, 
via
an  open throttle and a shot of starting fluid. Once started, the engine  
runs
well, with no obvious issues with timing or mixture. When warmed up, a  
touch
of the starter button and it's off and running. When cold, starting  fluid 
is
still required. I am assuming that this is a sign that the choke  lever arms
and connecting rod are not setup correctly. The choke levers are  very 
stiff,
even when disconnected from the choke  cable.

Unfortunately, my copy of the Standard Triumph Service  Instruction Manual 
is
not clear on the specifics of this setup, tho I know  to use the over size
holes in the lever arms when connecting them to the  lever links. I would
appreciate any guidance  from those who have  BTDT.

TIA,

John Walker
TR-3B TS #68368
85% Done 60% to  go!

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