I've got a 1200 which has the same problem, and even the asme problem with
the battery. I find that full choke and no throttle work best, but no choke
and very little throttle works well to.
hope it helps
>From: Diarmuid Tyson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Subject: Cold Starts
>Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 10:32:20 +1000
>
>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.
>
>
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