Good morning all, hope you're all well!
Had some starting issues this morning on my 1850. Yesterday daytime I drove home no issues. This morning, engine was turning well (4-5 turn sounds per second?), occasionally firing every few turns on one or two cylinders. I took the air filter off & there was fuel coming into the carbs, and dashpots had oil in them. Plugs smelt of fuel and were a good colour. Checked the cap for condensation, Replaced the condenser and coil, no change. Cleaned the main earth cable, cleaned the starter motor connections, checked LT cable connections, tightened the battery back up and she started, but under much protest, so I'm not convinced I improved anything. I didn't check the timing (I was in a bit of a rush once she got going!), but otherwise haven't got any ideas really? Went down the shops, started fine when warmer, but it's not cold today really?
Also, my starter motor sometimes doesn't work - I turn the key and get a sound similar to a hairdryer, and the engine won't turn. A few extra tries always gets her to start. I've got a replacement starter motor the I picked up cheap a few years back in the loft, but I was wondering if it's more likely the solenoid based on the symptoms?
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1975 TRIUMPH DOLOMITE 1850 in Honeysuckle (Nina) 2015-2020
"The harder the conflict, the more glorious the Triumph." - Thomas Paine
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