>I'm going to try this question again. Last time I didn't state it clearly,
>and some people misunderstood what I was asking.
>
>My TR3-B has always been very hard to start when the engine is cold. (It
>starts immediately when the engine is hot.) If I squirt some starting
>fluid into the carbs, it starts right up. Normally, I have to turn it over
>quite a lot to get it to start, and that's a strain on the starter. Once
>I do get it started and warmed up, it runs fine -- strong engine.
>
>Here are some of the things I've done to try to improve it: Crane 700
>electronic ignition. Sport coil. (40,000 volts, regapped the plugs to
>0.035). New fast idle cam -- the old one was worn. Retuned carbs per the
>Bently manual. Set timing the "Moss" way, adjusting for max rpm on idle,
>then backing it off 100 rpm. (I don't have a timing light). A tank of
>fresh gas.
>
>I would appreciate any ideas to solve my hard starting problem. Thanks!
>
>Sumner Weisman
>62 TR-3B
>
Sounds like a fuel problem,have you tried priming the pump before
starting from cold?
Cameron TR3
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