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Timing, as it is so easy to check, is first.
Then, have a go at the starting circuit of the car=E2=80=99s HIFs. =
It should start immediately with appropriate amount of choke for the temper=
ature.=20
Starter fluid is a desperate tool for desperate needs. MGBs should n=
ever need it except during an Arctic winter. =20
Bob
> On Jun 2, 2022, at 4:34 PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>=20
> I have a 72 mgb which runs and drives quite nicely. After sitting overnig=
ht, I have to use starter fluid to start it. just full choke doesn=E2=80=99=
t do it.
> =20
> After that, no problems. Turn it off, back on, no problems. Not sure how=
long it has to sit to exhibit this issue.
> =20
> Timing looks ok, carbs in decent shape and recently tuned, relatively new s=
park plugs, etc.
> =20
> Where should I look?
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an class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre"> </span>Timing, as i=
t is so easy to check, is first.</div><div dir=3D"ltr"><span class=3D"Apple-=
tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre"> </span>Then, have a go at the start=
ing circuit of the car=E2=80=99s HIFs. It should start immediately wit=
h appropriate amount of choke for the temperature. </div><div dir=3D"lt=
r"><span class=3D"Apple-tab-span" style=3D"white-space:pre"> </span>Star=
ter fluid is a desperate tool for desperate needs. MGBs should never need it=
except during an Arctic winter. </div><div dir=3D"ltr">Bob</div><div d=
ir=3D"ltr"><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jun 2, 2022, at 4:34 PM, dave n=
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">I have a 72 mgb which runs and drives quite nicely.&n=
bsp; After sitting overnight, I have to use starter fluid to start it. =
just full choke doesn=E2=80=99t do it.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">After that, no problems. Turn it off, back on, n=
o problems. Not sure how long it has to sit to exhibit this issue.<o:p=
></o:p></p>
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<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Timing looks ok, carbs in decent shape and recently t=
uned, relatively new spark plugs, etc.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=3D"MsoNormal">Where should I look?<o:p></o:p></p>
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