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Re: Cold Weather Starting TR3

To: Franz and Monica Bachmann <fmjm@cyou.com>
Subject: Re: Cold Weather Starting TR3
From: fred thomas <vafred@erols.com>
Date: Fri, 14 Nov 1997 08:20:36 -0800
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
References: <346BF441.F40@cyou.com>
Franz and Monica Bachmann wrote:
> 
> I would like to tap the collective wisdom of our list.  The TR3 is very
> difficult to start now that the weather has turned cold.  What are some
> of your suggestions.  I'm afraid the starter won't last if I continue
> cranking as I have.  Once it starts and warms up, it's fine.  I think I
> have the choke adjustment set properly.  Fuel mixture on carburetors
> must be correct because I have no smoke or stumbling upon acceleration.
> Thanks in advance for your help.
> Franz Bachmann
> 1960 TR3
> TS80195L

Have you checked the float level, somtimes when a car sets for a day or 
two the float bowls will drain down. Try using the fuel pump lever a few 
times before you attempt to start it and see what happens. In plain words 
prime the carbs first then start.


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