I had the same problem on a BMW too. Only that had fuel injection, so you
can discount the carb problem (which is an effect rather than a cause in the
poor starting syndrome).
On that engine the gearbox preload could be adjusted manually. If
tightened-up completely the engine started OK. But then had to be stopped
to ease off the preload before going any further! It comes back to my
original point in earlier postings, which I won't labour.
Duncan McF.
----- Original Message -----
From: "William Daniell" <wdaniell@etb.net.co>
Subject: RE: Europa-List: Cold Starts 912s
>
> I remember that I had a similar problem with a BMW which as I am sure you
> know has identical looking BING CV carbs. The problem was I seem to
> remember that the carb floats no longer floated resulting in oversupply of
> gas to the engine.
>
> Dunno whether this is worth a try
>
> Will
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Terry Seaver
> (terrys)
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: RE: Europa-List: Cold Starts 912s
>
> <terrys@cisco.com>
>
> We tried that, didn't work. Could be because the port side carb
> overflows because its needle/floats are getting shook so bad, fouling
> the port side plugs with raw gas. On some start attempts, the raw gas
> pours out the ports side airbox drain. The port side needle seals just
> fine when the engine is not shaking around so bad.
>
> Regards,
> Terry Seaver
> A135 / N135TD
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
> [mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of
> irampil@notes.cc.sunysb.edu
> To: europa-list@matronics.com
> Subject: Europa-List: Cold Starts 912s
>
>
> A useful trick for cold starts in general on the 912s is to spray
> diethyl ether (aka cold start spray), about 2-3 seconds worth into the
> air filter. Works every time, even at 0-5 degree Farenheit.
>
> Just don't spray it in your face lest you salivate all over you cabin.
> [What do you expect from an anaesthestist ;-) ]
>
>
> Ira J. Rampil, N224XS
>
>
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