daveperry Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I can with a bit of throttle juggling usually get my Xflow to star fairly well but sometimes it seems a bit reluctant. Is it worth fitting a choke cable? has anyone done this and was the result good. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klunk Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Hi Dave , In my yoof I used to have a nova sport on DCOE 40s and that used the chokes with no problem at all. Just make sure there is a bit of slack to ensure the levers are firmly in the off position when not needed. Regards, Giles Edited by - Klunk on 7 Sep 2011 14:42:19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James_Russell Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 My vauxhall engined car usually requires a few pumps and a tickle 😳 as it's turned over but starts every time no problem- are you pumping the throttle at all before attempting to start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molecular--Bob Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Having seen the state of mine after 20 years of non use, you will probably need to clean them out to get them to do anything useful. Mine looked like they had had treacle poured into them they had that much fuel residue stuck in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 I've got a choke cble fitted to my 1600 crossflow. It helps a bit but regular use seems the best bet as it'll start without the choke normally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkyMarc Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 DCOE Webbers have a pump diaphragm in the body; if the engine has not run for a while, fuel drains away from the float chamber making it near-impossible to start. Actuating the pump diaphragm fills it again. To actuate it, pump the throttle peddle 8-10 times before starting and if everything else is in order, it should burst in to life - no choke required! If this does not work, you probably have another problem in the carb, which a choke will only mask. Marc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalongbloke Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 My crossflow gets pumped 4 times in summer, 5 times in winter, starts first time every time. Good luck with yours.. Edited by - dalongbloke on 8 Sep 2011 13:59:08 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strongy Posted September 11, 2011 Share Posted September 11, 2011 Ditto for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 As per Markymarc, it can take some churning to get the carbs filled up if you have a mechanical fuel pump. An electric fuel pump helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveperry Posted September 13, 2011 Author Share Posted September 13, 2011 Thanks for all your help and advice guys, is fitting an electric fuel pump a major and is there a specific type / model Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverSedlacek Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 The most bothersome aspect of fitting an electric fuel pump is running a power feed to it. Most people also recommend a pressure limiter, set to about 3 PSI, to stop the pump from overfilling the carbs. If it seems like too much bother, it may swing your decision to know that the Ford mechanical pumps have a nasty failure mode where the diaphram splits and petrol drains into the sump. This doesn't improve the lubrication qualities of your oil at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 I had a FACET fuel pump like this on my crossflow with a regulator set at 3psi I would fit a oil pressure switch like this to stop the pump once the engine stops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clousta Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 I would fit a oil pressure switch like this to stop the pump once the engine stops. Q102, that looks like an interesting bit of kit. But unless its really clever won't it defeat the point of changing to an electric pump covered in this thread, namely that an electric fuel pump will get petrol to carbs on ignition switch on. This allows the carbs to be pumped and then start readily without lots of churning of the starter motor to get the mechanical fuel pump to get petrol to the carbs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezky Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Never had a problem, even if the car had been unused for a month or so. Oil pressure kicks in pretty quick to power the pump and the carbs have a float chamber with fuel in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Field Posted September 14, 2011 Share Posted September 14, 2011 Keep it simple. For me, about 6 pumps on the throttle (maybe 8 if it hasn't been run for a while) - you will soon find out what works for you - and then start with just a slightly open throttle. It is important that your battery is well charged up, or it will turn too slowly, not fire and flood. If you flood it, hold the throttle fully open for about 30 secs, release it, and then turn it over. Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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