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Re: TR3 won't start in cold weather

To: The Bachmanns <fmjm@cyou.com>, Triumph list <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 won't start in cold weather
From: Randall <randallyoung@earthlink.net>
Date: Sun, 07 Nov 1999 21:38:57 -0800
References: <3.0.6.32.19991102073822.007b3d00@mail.cyou.com>
Franz :

Some things to look at :

Does the choke lower both jets equally ?  
Does the engine crank at normal speed ?  
How's your compression ?  
Have you bought a fresh tank of gas recently ?
Does starting fluid (ether) help ?

Randall
59 TR3A daily driver

The Bachmanns wrote:
> 
> Dear fellow Triumph enthusiasts,
> I own a 1960 TR3 and it starts fine in summer, but now that the weather
> turned a bit chilly, it will not start.  Then, when we get a nice warm day,
> it starts fine.  I went to an electronic ignition, that did not help.  Does
> anyone have any suggestions other than an engine heater?  Why does it do this?
> 
> Franz
> 
> TS80195L

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