TeriAnn (twakeman@apple.com) writes:
> Not only do airplanes have carb heaters, but it was a Land Rover option as
> well. The Solex that came with my 109 has a heating element in the carb for
> de-icing.
Our Austin America apparently had something similar. In cold weather, the
manual indicated that you were supposed to turn the ignition on, then wait
for anywhere from 30 seconds to 2 minutes, depending on how cold it was,
before cranking the engine. If I recall correctly, it was to warm a heater
in (or under) the SU carburetor. Since the car was not heavily laden with
options, I assume it was a standard fitting on cars shipped to New England,
if not the U.S. in general...
-- Andy
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