[VintageLambo] Re: Cold weather starting...

Hi Guys, I have a fuel pump switch which I leave off initially.I let the motor spin over a few times with no fuel pump, and I don"t pump the accelerator at all.In fact, not until I drive off. I figure that turning the motor over this way primes it nicely.Then I turn on the fuel pumps and let them fill everything up.When the ticking stops, I pull the choke out and hit the go button.Still no accelerator. The choke alone starts the car, and I let it sit running until both water and oil temps register, which is about 5 minutes (oil temp is last to move...), pushing the choke in to keep revs fairly low. I accept the fact that I"m the only person ever on the face of the earth to start a lamborghini this way (lol) but it works for me.20 years later, my motor is still ticking along like a clock. Compression"s great.Not even considering replacing with a chevy v-8. Now, when it"s hot, I hold the accelerator down about 1/3rd of the way and hit the go button.Motor lights up nicely.Everybody at the 7-11 is impressed... FWIW, from the manual: From Cold - gear lever in neutral - choke out, as engine warms up, gradually move back to rest. - while starting, depress clutch to reduce load on starter - do not press accelerator until the motor is running evenly Warning - do not accelerate a cold engine.allow oil to circulate first or damage will be caused to moving parts and to the oil radiator - check oil pressure... - check alternator warning light... From Hot - leave choke lever at rest.depress accelerator (do not pump accelerator as this will activate the booster pumps which will give a rich mixture). So, for me?No pumping cold, only choke.And depress (no pump) when hot.Course, my car is dead stock too, and I just rebuilt the carbs. Cheers all, Fred