If the car needs the choke pulled out to run, you have some issues with the intake system. Basically it indicates that the fuel to air mixture is way too lean with the choke in the normal running position.
First thing I'd do is check for air leaks around the manifold gaskets. With the car idling, as best as it can, spray some carb cleaner or starting fluid around the manifold gaskets, both at the head to manifold and carb to manifold joints. If the speed of the idle changes when you spray, there's a leak. Also check the area where the throttle shafts run in the carb body. It may also be a fuel restriction like bad float level, dirty needle or such. Since it does run with the choke chances are good you are getting sufficient fuel into the carb, the issue is getting sufficient fuel out of the carb. mjb. _______________________________________________ [email protected] Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual donation $11.47 Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Forums: http://www.team.net/forums Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/spitfires/[email protected]
