[Roadsters] How to warm up a Roadster?

[Tom @ Datsun2000]

Keith Williams looked at my carbs in Shasta and set the mixture while the
engine was running at 2000 RPM for the high speed balance rather than at
idle.  The logic behind his choice of where to set the mixture was that we
run the engines closer to 2000 RPM than we do at idle.  Up until then Mr.
Hyde had a serious plug fouling problem, but since that minor change in the
setup procedure I have not experienced any plug fouling and Mr. Hyde is
still very responsive.

Tom
69 2000 - Mr. Hyde
Portland
http://www.datsun2000.com
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Behalf Of Gregory S. Morrison
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2007 10:10 AM
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Subject: [Roadsters] How to warm up a Roadster?


To choke or not to choke, that is the question.

Once and for all I'm trying to figure out the best way to start off without
fouling the plugs or causing gasket problems due to metal components warming
up (and therefore expanding) at different rates.

I've always choked it as little as possible, for the least amount of time as
possible. If it's warm out then that's not too much of a problem. When it's
colder out it becomes more of an issue. The hand throttle really helps with
this. I try not to take off until I see a bump on the temp gauge.

For point of reference this is a low mile, stock, non-smog 2000 that runs
great.

Suggestions?

Greg
SRL31100494
"Roadstering since '75"
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