Hi, Edward -
Even here in the south where the temps aren't too severe in the winter, my BJ8
is much more difficult to start. I've found it helpful to turn on the key and
allow the fuel pump to fill the float bowls, then give each carb air filter a 2
or 3 second squirt of starting fluid from an aerosol can (you can get it at the
usual auto parts stores). With the choke full out, the engine usually starts
then in only a turn or two.
The high-pitched whine is probably the starter bendix kicking out. That
doesn't happen on my BJ8 too often, but it does on my MG Midget.
Steve Byers
HBJ8L/36666
BJ8 Registry
Havelock, NC USA
---- Edward Keuer <edwjkeuer@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hello All,
>
> Here in Chicago temps have been in the 30's and 40's and my "new old"
> BJ8 won't start either, without 10 minutes of cajoling and repeated
> trials. Often the last thing I hear is a high pitched "whine" coming
> from the engine bay - something I've never heard before. Once it
> finally does start get past about 120 degrees, it runs beautifully. I
> tried replacing the choke springs but that did not help.
>
> I've wondered whether or not I need to provide some heat to the engine
> during the winter to avoid this problem. I'm sure that all the
> coughing and sputtering, and detonation, can't be too good for things
> over the next 4-5 months.
>
> If anyone has any ideas or experience, I appreciate your help very much.
>
> Edw. J. Keuer
> '66 BJ8
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