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1. [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:04:38 -0500; greetings from Dallas, where on a good evening the temperature drops to almost we drove the car for about 10 - 15 minutes, then parked for about 10 - 15 minutes. it would not start, although it seeme; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00005.html (7,155 bytes)
2. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: John Deikis <johnsfolly@gmail.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 22:52:22 -0400; Sounds like the typical fuel percolation problem. Is this the first time you have experienced this in Texas?! A handful of crushed ice on top of each float bowl would have solved the problem. Usually; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00006.html (7,927 bytes)
3. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:05:15 -0700; The new fuels which have ethanol in them vaporize more easily than gas used to. The heat of the engine is transmitted via the manifold studs directly into the carburetors so you end up trying to re-; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00007.html (9,669 bytes)
4. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "John F. Quilter" <jquilter@peoplepc.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 20:30:55 -0700; Would some pipe insulation wrapped around the float bowls help? And maybe a rubber hose sleeve over the fuel line on the bulkhead leading to the fuel pump? John Quilter '51 TD Eugene, Oregon ________; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00008.html (11,083 bytes)
5. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "rgmorse" <rgmorse@mzaconsulting.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:18:04 -0700; Hi Oliver, I have exactly the same problem when driving on a hot sunny day. This was diagnosed as fuel evaporating from the carburetor float bowl that is conveniently located directly above the exhau; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00009.html (10,296 bytes)
6. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Lawrence Karpman" <lkarpman@tx.rr.com>; Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 23:55:48 -0500; I'm in the DFW area too. In the extreme heat, I just pull the choke when I start it after sitting less than 30 minutes, and tap, tap, tap the gas pedal and the engine will smooth out rapidly in less; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00010.html (8,478 bytes)
7. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Gene" <crownwheel@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:33:32 -0400; Good day folks ... As noted, vapor lock is the culprit. There are a number of fixes and some very simple. I installed a heat-sink at the suggestion of an engineer. My heat-sink installation is nothin; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00011.html (9,401 bytes)
8. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "lawrie" <lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:20:50 -0800; Any idea why your "tap, tap, tap the gas pedal" contributes to the re-start? Since there are no accelerator pumps on SU carburetors, doing that surely does nothing more than exercise your ankle? Law; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00012.html (9,609 bytes)
9. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:33:22 -0700; A check for $35, payable to Brian Sonner, mailed to 2700 Sleepy Hollow Court, Placerville, CA 95667-4222 will cover the cost of a pair of spacers, 4 gaskets and postage. You will need to buy 4 metri; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00013.html (12,179 bytes)
10. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: BOB GRUNAU <grunau.garage@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:27:14 -0400; Hi Lawrie, how thick are the 1 1/4" bore plastic spacers and can they be fitted onto a TC with the original air cleaner? Thanks, Bob Grunau, Canada Roger, A check for $35, payable to Brian Sonner, ma; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00014.html (9,811 bytes)
11. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Lawrie Alexander" <lawrie@britcars.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:25:11 -0700; I believe they are .225" thick. I know they work on a TC with an original air cleaner as I fitted a set to mine and have no interference between the plenum and the bonnet side panel. Also, no more h; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00015.html (11,224 bytes)
12. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "oliver" <sumton@sbcglobal.net>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:47:41 -0500; this would be the first time this happened, but it is also the first time I have parked the car for just 10-15 minutes. normally we have breakfast or dinner, or something like that, which gives it ti; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00016.html (8,782 bytes)
13. Re: [Mg-t] trouble starting (score: 1): Author: "Lawrence Karpman" <lkarpman@tx.rr.com>; Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:16:52 -0500; It's more like gently revving, and backing off, and repeating until smooth. ______________________________________________ Mg-t@autox.team.net Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Suggested annual; /html/mg-t/2011-07/msg00017.html (11,475 bytes)

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