Hi, my v8 auto, with standard set up with regards pump and ignition etc, starts first time every time during the day, but needs 4 /5 good spins to start after a bit of a lay off, ( over night or longer),
Question 1 is could this be down to fuel running back slightly over a period of time, and as the pump only runs when the engine is cranking, does it take a while to get the fuel back up to the carbs
Question 2 if that is the case, fuel would get to the near side carb first then the offside ( very slightly ) could this account for what i would describe as a rough un balanced start ( split second )and then a second or so of stumbling before settling down to a nice steady beat.
Before the Rover i had a MGB with electric pump, and first start of the day was ignition on hear the pump ticking , when it stopped , crank the engine.
I suppose what im asking , is will a electric fuel pump make the first start any better.
Regards Steve
Question 1 is could this be down to fuel running back slightly over a period of time, and as the pump only runs when the engine is cranking, does it take a while to get the fuel back up to the carbs
Question 2 if that is the case, fuel would get to the near side carb first then the offside ( very slightly ) could this account for what i would describe as a rough un balanced start ( split second )and then a second or so of stumbling before settling down to a nice steady beat.
Before the Rover i had a MGB with electric pump, and first start of the day was ignition on hear the pump ticking , when it stopped , crank the engine.
I suppose what im asking , is will a electric fuel pump make the first start any better.
Regards Steve