A-Series Question

["Curt Onstott" <fungus@CSOS.ORST.EDU>]

Cylinder #2 on my 1275 Midget does not seem to be firing when the 
engine is cold.  After running for about three minutes, it suddenly 
kicks in.  Has anybody else experienced this?  I'm suspecting a 
leaking valve, but thought I would ask and see if anybody else has 
had this problem and what it turned out to be.
-Curt Onstott      '70 MG Midget
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