Diarmuid,
when I was running a standard carb I found turning the key and staying off the
pedals was the go ( no choke fitted ) and blipping the throttle as it starts
to fire.
SUs seem to like it colder the better, just turn the key and vroom - smooth
idle straight away.
One thing I have noticed is that running leaded gas ( or LRP ) with the SUs
makes it start like I mentioned above, but in the last week I've been using
PULP, and the bugger won't start from cold without judicious use of the right
foot, really chugs and splutters for a few seconds before it fires on all 4.
I've found running less than the factory static ignition advance doesn't help
starting either, best around 10-14deg.
DF
>Hey all,
> wondering if anyone has any tips on getting your old L-series to start on
>a cold morning. Mine is a stock L18 with original downdraft carb. Engine
>reconditioned about 4 months ago and the carby I just got off Chris Boland
>(1600 workshop) on the weekend. Best to use no choke and full throttle
>like its flooded? Or a little choke and blip the throttle to get it to
>turn over? Or lots of choke and no throttle? Problem is exacerbated by
>the fact that the battery is only good for about 7 or so 5 second cranks of
>the starter motor before she's had enough. TIA,
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