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Stromberg hot start problem 140-160

posted by  JohnH on  Sat Jan 28 10:45 CST 2012
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I'm leaning towards something inside the carbs needing fixing. I've checked the timing (10BTDC at idle going to about 35BTDC at I'm guessing 2500rpm)), dwell (52degs - a little low, but probably not critical) and brand new BP6HS gapped to 28thou. I haven't checked the valve clearances. They might be tight because I couldn't hear any tappet sounds.
I'm away from the car for the next 6 weeks or so and will check all the above again, do the valves and finally pull the carbs to bits when I get back.
Thanks for all the help.
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JohnH, Sydney, Australia






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