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Originally Posted by jittsl
I have a quick question for those with PMOs. My Supertec built, PMO equipt 2.4 "S" spec runs beautifully when warm but is a beast to start. Usually requires several pumps of throttle get her to even fire and then it often stalls and requires me repeat the process. I realize there is no cold start setup and so I expect her to be a little hard to start but this is beyond a little hard. Does everybody else have the same issue?
Thanks in advance,
Laurie
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Hi Laurie,
Although you might speak to Henry about such things since he built your engine, I can tell you that these cars can be difficult to start if there is an issue with:
1) Low fuel pressure
2) Low float levels
3) Wrong idle jets
4) Incorrect starting procedures.
Properly set up & adjusted carbs should start right up from cold with a few pumps and only require some footwork to keep running for a few minutes before setting down to a sustaining idle. A hand throttle makes this task easier.
The only exception is if the car sits for awhile and the fuel evaporates from the float bowls. This necessitates leaving the key on (before starting) to refill them before cranking.
As long as everything outlined in #1, #2, & #3 are correct and you follow the starting drill, these cars start right up.
I hope this is helpful,