During a long and tiring search to get my 1950 Rapide to start, over the past few years (20 odd!) I have:-
Had Dave Lindsley rebuild the Lucas mag. Tried - no change.
Bought and fitted a BT-H electronic may. Tried- no change, reverted to Lucas mag.
Replaced with new, carburettor needles, slides and jets to original spec.
Fitted a brand new old stock advance/retard unit.
Checked and re-checked valve and ignition timing.
It occasionally does start after ten or more kicks, going off to recover and having another kick. It may then just fire up and runs perfectly!
It's just that it is totally unreliable when it comes to starting.
I will just mention that I have a Vellocette Venom and very rarely have problems starting that.
Any suggestions please?? Perhaps different carbs?
Had Dave Lindsley rebuild the Lucas mag. Tried - no change.
Bought and fitted a BT-H electronic may. Tried- no change, reverted to Lucas mag.
Replaced with new, carburettor needles, slides and jets to original spec.
Fitted a brand new old stock advance/retard unit.
Checked and re-checked valve and ignition timing.
It occasionally does start after ten or more kicks, going off to recover and having another kick. It may then just fire up and runs perfectly!
It's just that it is totally unreliable when it comes to starting.
I will just mention that I have a Vellocette Venom and very rarely have problems starting that.
Any suggestions please?? Perhaps different carbs?