[T2] Fwd: Re: a solid old tip

[c.dreike]

Sorry, I missed and sent the following to the excellent Robert Mann 
instead of the list.
Just so the rest of you can get in on the joke.

	

	

	

	

As for those unfamiliar with an eggcup, one uses such a device to hold 
asoft boiled egg for eating. Those who are experts at such can slice 
offthe pointy end of an egg with a single sweep of a table knife. Half 
aneggcup is about 1/2 to 1 ounce or 15 to 30 ml. I use gasoline as 
wehave no petrol in my neighborhood.

Cheers,
Chris
64 DD Kamper Kit

On 4/19/2017 4:21 PM, Robert Mann wrote:
>        A much-respected garage proprietor told me 35 y ago this hot tip for
> starting engines that have been stopped for months.
>
> 1  Ease the pipe from the air cleaner off the top of the carb.  (There is
> no need to keep its worm-drive clip clamped v firmly, since suction is the
> normal regime there.)
>
> 2  Pour half an eggcup of petrol straight down the throat.  (If petrol is
> unavailable in your jurisdiction, gasoline will have to do.)
>
> 3  Switch on ignition and crank engine which will start immediately.
>
>        Of course, if there's no spark the engine will not start.
>        You might think the position of the fuel tank, above the carb, would
> keep the float chamber from going dry after long stops.  But I have found v
> extended cranking is needed to get fuel to the cylinders in such
> circumstances.  This is not good for the battery, the starter, or your
> nerves.  The Anderson Half-eggcup is the answer.
>         Bruce Anderson, now >80, has often cleaned up the pre-war class of
> the annual classic bike races on his 1935 Harley-Davidson 350cc
> 'Peashooter', ahead of machines with bigger engines.  He would be one of
> the most respected mechanics in the country.  It brings me pleasure to
> onspread his hot tip.
>
> R
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