Are you sure it's not just addicted to the starting fluid? I had a Spitfire
Mk.1 30 years ago that was perfectly set up but absolutely would not start
from cold without the starting fluid. I checked it into rehab, but then it
began to get the stuff intravenously (through the fuel tank). We named it
Intra Venus de Milo (that's how the statue lost its arms, I hear;
injections in the arms).
Sorry to be so flippent and unhelpful.
Tim
In a message dated 16/03/2012 9:25:48 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
jwalker at mainet.com writes:
Thanks to all for the help with my recalcitrant TR-3B. It finally started,
via
an open throttle and a shot of starting fluid. Once started, the engine
runs
well, with no obvious issues with timing or mixture. When warmed up, a
touch
of the starter button and it's off and running. When cold, starting fluid
is
still required. I am assuming that this is a sign that the choke lever arms
and connecting rod are not setup correctly. The choke levers are very
stiff,
even when disconnected from the choke cable.
Unfortunately, my copy of the Standard Triumph Service Instruction Manual
is
not clear on the specifics of this setup, tho I know to use the over size
holes in the lever arms when connecting them to the lever links. I would
appreciate any guidance from those who have BTDT.
TIA,
John Walker
TR-3B TS #68368
85% Done 60% to go!
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