MadCow
Member
Hi,
Even the guy who flogged me my Series 3 petrol/lpg wasn't aware the engine wasn't a 2286 bog standard - turns out it's likely to be a 2.5 defender one.
But the carb hasn't been changed - apparently it should have the twin choke weber...? It recently had a few problems that may just be down to the plugs, timing, HT leads or distributor, but it's a sod to warm up. The choke needs my foot on the dash and two hands to yank on, and is equally hard to push off (lubricate it, yes, I know) but it actually starts better if you just blip the throttle.
Any ideas or advice welcomed. On cold days it's awkward blipping the throttle for a few minutes when you need to de-ice the windows - and my octopus impression ain't what it used to be!
MC
Even the guy who flogged me my Series 3 petrol/lpg wasn't aware the engine wasn't a 2286 bog standard - turns out it's likely to be a 2.5 defender one.
But the carb hasn't been changed - apparently it should have the twin choke weber...? It recently had a few problems that may just be down to the plugs, timing, HT leads or distributor, but it's a sod to warm up. The choke needs my foot on the dash and two hands to yank on, and is equally hard to push off (lubricate it, yes, I know) but it actually starts better if you just blip the throttle.
Any ideas or advice welcomed. On cold days it's awkward blipping the throttle for a few minutes when you need to de-ice the windows - and my octopus impression ain't what it used to be!
MC