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forever

Active Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #1

So having got all my starting issues fixed, the last couple of days on starting it sounds like a bag of nails/rough until i give a couple of stamps on the accelerator then all is great, is this normal for a 3.5 V8 running carbs or does it point to an issue, i am thinking maybe the carbs are getting worn and need servicing? Other than that it goes great. Still want todo a EFI conversion but lacking the skills and kit

 

MattMatt

Active Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #2

Could be a few things - does it happen if work the accelerator once before you start it?

 

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forever

Active Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #3

Not tried that will do tomorrow..

 

cooltide

sheep fancier

• Feb 26, 2015

• #4

Due an oil change? Poor oil pressure maybe too

 

F

forever

Active Member

• Feb 26, 2015

• #5

Oil changed around 300 miles ago, due again in three months.. Will get the oil pressure checked at the next service..

 

F

forever

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2015

• #6

worked the accelerator this morning and it did not do it :suspicious:

 

MattMatt

Active Member

• Feb 27, 2015

• #7

Strombys or SUs? if HIF/HD SUs could be worn/sticky piston not returning to the deck or not rising when it starts, sticky needle jamming in the jet until the pedal is pushed?

 

F

forever

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• Feb 27, 2015

• #8

Strombergs...