Speaking of bad early morning risers, my Z18et is an absolute mongrel to start when
shes cold. Is running all factory computer gear and takes about 30 seconds of
cranking and a couple of goes to get going.
Any ideas or anyone with a similar problem??
Cheers
Steve.
Adam Rowe wrote:
> Exactly the same problem I had, same remedy for me too. Made heaps difference.
>
> Zac Campbell wrote:
>
> > It's not all in the quality of the electrics. I found that with my Weber,
> > fuel would evaporate from the fuel bowl which meant the engine needed to be
> > turned over a few times to get fuel back into the weber. Pretty much fixed
> > that with an electric fuel pump :)
> >
> > zac
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Michael Richardson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2000 9:27 AM
> > Subject: RE: Cold Starts
> >
> > > My two cents worth,
> > >
> > > New engine, rebuilt carb, new spark etc. still cranky starter in Winter.
> > > New top notch battery - WOW! Perfect starting, better running - life is
> > > sweet. (Engine still cold blooded, but thats ok once it is running :-))
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Richard Clough
> > > Sent: Thursday, 11 May 2000 8:37 PM
> > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Subject: Re: Cold Starts
> > >
> > >
> > > To get it to reliably start on a cold morning,
> > > Buy a brand new top dollar 550CCA battery. Stop stuffing around trying to
> > > get it going without one, all you will do is wear out your electrics and
> > > your starter motor/ring gear. It should fire up as soon as you hit the
> > key
> > > if everything is mechanically and electrically ok.
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Diarmuid Tyson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > Sent: Wednesday, 10 May 2000 10:32 AM
> > > Subject: Cold Starts
> > >
> > >
> > > > 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,
> > > > D.
>
> --
> Adam
>
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