Re: [xj-s] Starting problems after rebuild

[Mike Morrin <mikem@southern.co.nz>]

At 18:28 10/07/98 -0400, Jeff Peirson wrote:
>I've rebuilt the engine (new rings, valves, etc.) on  my '78 xj-s.  I know
>that it takes a while before it will start on the first turn of the key,
>because the engine isn't quite broken in.  After starting it about 30 times
>total in a little over a month, it still takes at least two turns of the
>key before it actually starts.  Occasionally, it will kill the battery
>(which isn't really all that good, it's been recharged quite a few times)
>trying to start.

This doesn't sound normal, but I would postpone judgement until you see how
it drives.

My pre-HE always starts within 2 engine revolutions when cold, and equally
well when warm if given a little throttle.  It sometimes churns for a while
if started warm with no throttle.

>So is this just a common jag problem?  Does it take more time before it
>will start right up?  I haven't been actually driving it; that is I've only
>been idling it in my shop.  Does this affect it starting ability?

Your plugs might have some carbon on them which needs burning off.

regards,

Mike

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• [xj-s] Starting problems after rebuild
• From: Jeff Peirson <smalc@esva.net>

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