Entity Felder spoke thus: > Hello, > > My question is, what's the starting procedure using the "knob," or more > properly, does use of the "knob" contribute to the cutting down of > smoke upon startup? Yes, it gives you more fuel which assists in more complete combustion. But only while cold. You should use The Knob whenever your engine is cold, or even not-so-cold as long as it reduces white smoke. > The last few days I've been pulling out the so-called "choke" knob, and > the smoking seems almost non-existent! That's normal. I use The Knob for as short as possible to get good power, then it goes off. > Everywhere I read anything about the "choke" > know only serves to confuse me more, none of it seems to agree Especially at 7200 feet of altitude, the rules are strictly situational. Using qualitative judgements like "good" and "bad" are useful in these situations. > But there's still a small > nagging leak at the flywheel-end seal Me too. That leak is a real bitch. Plan on control not elimination. I park over a block of 2x10 lumber and have a piece of 1/16th cable hanging down to prevent drops from blowing on my hatch on long trips. --Gnarlie in Santa Fe (thin air) |
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