Another thought. We used to stick a trouble light under the hood
overnight when it was really bitterly cold. Put it so that it shines on
the carbs and manifold, and it seems to warm thaings up anough that the
fuel doesn't condense out on the walls of the manifold.
HFC wrote:
>
> Frank,
>
> Hotter/Colder plugs refer to heat range and deals with heat dissipation;
> having virtually nothing to do with cold starts.
>
> Check the spark, ensure good quantity and color.
>
> Check wetness (or dryness) of plugs after attempting to start... is there
> sufficient fuel for starting.
>
> Perhaps the 1.75" is a bit large to create enough suction to pull atomized
> fuel into the cylinders.
>
> How's the compression?
>
> Will it start if you use the palm of your hand as a choke?
>
> WFO Herb
> Keep the sticky side down!
>
> Frank Clarici wrote:
>
> > It's been 10 degrees or less the past few mornings here in Joisey.
> > Both of my Sprites start but they don't have too.
> > My daughters A40 (RW drive 1275) just will not start when it's this
> > cold.
> > She uses it to get to school and it's her only car.
> > After a new battery, tune up, and timing set, it still will not fire up.
> > It cranks fine, but after 20 minutes or so, the battery is weak.
> > It wants to start but just will not.
> > This morning at 6:30 I had to jump start it from a Sprite. (just because
> > it was parked next to a Sprite in the driveway)
> > It has a 1.75 SU on it. It needs more choke but this is not adjustable
> > on the 1.75, at least not that I know of.
> > Short of starting fluid, does anybody have any ideas?
> > The only thing on the ignition system that has not been changed is the
> > coil and it was new a couple years back. Of course it's a Lucas.
> >
> > Would a hotter plug help out?
> > Maybe the Weber should go back on it?
> > She wants to sell it or trade it for a modern jellybean or sport ute.
> > HELP!!!!!!
> >
> > --
> > Frank Clarici
> > Toms River, NJ
> > Too many Sprites (again)
> > There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> > http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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