On Mon, 18 Aug 1997 11:49:34 EDT mgbob@juno.com (ROBERT G. HOWARD)
writes:
>Help. My TD MkII starts fine from cold, but is nearly impossible to
>start when the air temp is 80+ and the temp indicator is 80C or
>higher. The car has always had a little reluctance to start under
>these condtions, but it's much worse this year. The only change of
>significance is that I removed the mesh TF air filters and replaced
>with the TD oil-bath and its aluminum manifold.
> Fuel pumps pump, spark at the plugs is good. Starter spins the engine
>at 400+ rpm with the oil hot, but it doen't even make a pop until the
>water temp returns to 75C or so. Would appreciate any and all
>suggestions. Thanks,
>Bob
Sounds to me as though (a) the mixture is too rich (problem worsened when
you added the more restrictive air cleaner), or (b) the coil is putting
out too weak a spark
Lawrie
British Sportscar Center
www.britcars.com
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