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MG Midget and Sprite Technical - Midget 1500 - cold start problems

From the beginning, I encounter problems cold starting my midget 1500.
I have a Weber 32/36 carburettor installed. Good performance when warm.

It takes about 1 minute before the car starts, even when choke is pulled.
Afterwards no problem anymore. But next day (when car has not been started again for about 12hours), the problem reproduces.

Any idea what may cause this...

Gerrit

Sounds like fuel starvation. Leaking fuel reservoir? Sounds like you are waiting for the fuel pump to bring fuel into the carb. I would check for fuel leakage after a run.

R
Richard 1979 1500

This thread was discussed between 14/05/2009 and 15/05/2009

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