Bad starting

[big lad]

Hi Guys,
Just before I start to have a look at the car , would be grateful if I could get your feedback.
The car starts from cold after a couple of days, on choke, after about two turns of the key. After that starts first turn if just switched off, say if you get some petrol or nip in a shop for something, but if it is stood for any time ie half a day at an event , then it can take an age to get it started. Any ideas before I start pulling it to bits. It has electronic ing and stomies. When running , runs great ,just this starting issue????
thanks
regards

Tony

[mole42]

That sounds just like mine.
My only thought is to make sure you don't pull the choke knob after it's run during the day. Mine doesn't like that.

Richard

[milothedog]

Hi Guys,
Just before I start to have a look at the car , would be grateful if I could get your feedback.
The car starts from cold after a couple of days, on choke, after about two turns of the key. After that starts first turn if just switched off, say if you get some petrol or nip in a shop for something, but if it is stood for any time ie half a day at an event , then it can take an age to get it started. Any ideas before I start pulling it to bits. It has electronic ing and stomies. When running , runs great ,just this starting issue????
thanks
regards

Tony

If you do a search there are lots of post about this. I'd look at temperature commentators, float level, vent valves. Also check if the ballast bypass is connected and working.

Ian.

[big lad]

Thanks guys, will have a look at those .Will report back

regards

Tony

[StagJonno]

Make sure the petrol pump has stopped pumping before trying to start - a lot of petrol vaporises off after stopping and this needs to be replaced.

Jonno

[big lad]

Just an update lads,
rerun the wire from the starter motor to coil ( bypass) and all seems well, but I will let you know after a few days of hot and cold starting.
thanks for all your help

regards
Tony