A worn starter won't spin as fast, and will drain the battery faster. Even
though it seems like it is cranking fine, it could be worth a try. Also,
electronic ignitions with high output coil and wider spark plug gap might
help.
David Riker
74 Midget
78 Midget
63 Falcon
http://personalweb.sunset.net/~davidr
----- Original Message -----
From Frank Clarici <spritenut at Exit109.com>
To: Spridget List <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2000 8:14 PM
Subject: LBC problems
> It's been 10 degrees or less the past few mornings here in Joisey.
> Both of my Sprites start but they don't have too.
> My daughters A40 (RW drive 1275) just will not start when it's this
> cold.
> She uses it to get to school and it's her only car.
> After a new battery, tune up, and timing set, it still will not fire up.
> It cranks fine, but after 20 minutes or so, the battery is weak.
> It wants to start but just will not.
> This morning at 6:30 I had to jump start it from a Sprite. (just because
> it was parked next to a Sprite in the driveway)
> It has a 1.75 SU on it. It needs more choke but this is not adjustable
> on the 1.75, at least not that I know of.
> Short of starting fluid, does anybody have any ideas?
> The only thing on the ignition system that has not been changed is the
> coil and it was new a couple years back. Of course it's a Lucas.
>
> Would a hotter plug help out?
> Maybe the Weber should go back on it?
> She wants to sell it or trade it for a modern jellybean or sport ute.
> HELP!!!!!!
>
> --
> Frank Clarici
> Toms River, NJ
> Too many Sprites (again)
> There is a very fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness."
> http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
>
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