In a message dated 11/10/2003 11:47:06 AM Eastern Standard Time,
owner-triumphs@autox.team.net writes:
> Date: Sun, 9 Nov 2003 16:38:28 -0600
> From: "Kurtis" <kurtisj@cox-internet.com>
> Subject: TR4 Starting Problem
>
> Greetings...
>
> I've been having a hard starting problem with my TR4 since I got it back on
> the road last month. If it sits for a few days, it is difficult to start.
> I have to crank it several times before it starts to fire.
>
> I pretty sure the problem is related to the fuel system, since if I squirt a
> little gas in the carburetors, it will fire right up.
Does the car run fine once started and warmed up? If so, I'd look at the
choke cable and make sure you are getting full movement of the linkage when the
cable is pulled. On my own TR4, I found that the cable had slipped slightly
free from the pinch clevis. What appeared to be full extension of the choke
knob
only brought about a slight opening of the chokes. Once the cable was
snugged up and the pinch-bolt tightened, the car started like a champ and
continues
to do so.
Bob Sharp
Michigan
64-ish TR4
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