TR2/3/3A Starting Conundrum

[CJD]

Cranking speed would not be enough to draw much, or any, fuel into the manifold when cold. The choke lowers the jet and exposes more fuel to the air flow during cranking and cold running.

 

[NutmegCT]

Good point. But when he uses starter fluid, cranking does draw it through the intake manifold and it fires.

Thanks for keeping the ideas flowing!
TM

 

[sp53]

Good point TM about starting with starter fluid, but not running! That is why I figured his fuel pump is not working. Has he checked the fuel pump? i did not see that mentioned.

steve

 

[bobhustead]

Seems like a fuel blockage. Like a blocked line, stuck float needles. or failed fuel pump. All easy to check.
Bob