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Re: Cold-weather starting problems

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Subject: Re: Cold-weather starting problems
From: Rick Brown <brown409@home.com>
Date: Fri, 07 Sep 2001 12:06:41 -0400
John Middlesworth wrote:

> With temperatures turning cooler, I need to address this problem before I find
> myself stranded.  I have a 72 MGB with SU HIF carburetors.  If the temperature
> is in the 60's or lower, I can't get it started.  It's as if the fuel bowls
> are empty.  Starter fluid will get it going a little but then it seems to run
> out of fuel.  I replaced the float bowl valves (jets) recently, so I don't
> believe they're getting stuck.

John
Double check to insure that your choke cable is routed correctly and not getting
hung up somewhere so that you are not getting full choke.

Rick

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