I've switched my '78 Midget to Dual HS4s. But even before that, I switched
my ZS to the manual choke. The ZS automatic chokes are too much hassle.
Besides, in this day and age, a manual choke is better than a viper for
anti-theft purposes. Especially if the engine catches but doesn't yet have
any power (mine kinda stutters and stumbles until it warms a little without
the choke). But in the meantime, the roar of the headers and Monza will wake
even the dead. I can be outside with a softball bat or shotgun in under 5
minutes, I think.
Mike
-----Original Message-----
From: Bill Gunshannon [mailto:bill@cs.scranton.edu]
Sent: Monday, March 12, 2001 10:17 AM
To: Graziano, Michael
Cc: '~^ richard bonilla ~^'; 'spitfires@autox.team.net'
Subject: RE: 79 spit starting / carb issue - starting fluid...
On Mon, 12 Mar 2001, Graziano, Michael wrote:
>
> I tend to turn the engine over at least 8 to 10 rotations (each rotation
> marked by an individual "rurr") before pulling out the choke for my car to
> start.
This conversation has me confused. Does everyone install a manual choke
on thier cars or am I missing something on mine?? I have no manual choke
and I am driving a 79. The only problem I have had (other than deciding
it was time to put new plugs in) is the battery doesn't seem to have enough
of a charge much of the time. But this is going to be fixed by dumping the
Lucas alternator in favor of a Delco later this spring. But I digress.
Should my 79 Spit have a manual choke??
bill
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