Starting Issues #2

[Adam Blackaby]

Connected, but separate from the recent discussions.

Had a problem starting the TR4 after a winter of idleness. (Car's and mine.)

**** in fuel, low battery, sooted plugs, general dampness in the ignition system, etc. All sorted now.

During my attempts to get the car going by using the solenoid push in the engine compartment; I noticed that the choke linkage was very warm. Given an outside temperature of about +2c this wasn't due to ambient temperature.

Reading comments on the previous discussion by my esteemed ex-C&B/Moss colleague PAW is there possibly an earth fault?

Starter,a relatively newish hi-torque unit, is always sluggish at first attempts, when warm, no problem.

Any advice on where to start looking/testing much appreciated.

Thanks

Adam

 

 

[Fireman049]

Hi Adam ~

Have you got an earth lead from the engine to the chassis? Your 'warm' choke cable would indicate that you have a poor engine earth.

Tom.

[trchris]

Hi Adam 

As Tom above you will find it at the front of the engine passenger side between the engine and chassis around the engine mounting area, you may find it looks better than it is it is best to remove and inspect gives you a chance to clean the area where it attaches at the same time  

Chris

[stillp]

Agree with Tom. If you want to prove it just clip a jump lead between the battery earth and anywhere on the engine.

Pete

[Adam Blackaby]

Thanks Guys,

First thing on tomorrows list of things to do, checking out the earth as suggested.

That's after feeding 10 million cats and helping much out four Fell Ponies.

Life in rural France isn't that restful!!

[ianc]

As Tom and the others have said, please fix your earth return before you burn out your choke cable!

Ian Cornish