[Rovernet] A TC Puzzle for you!

[Jim Pile]

OK, Roverphiles, I've got an intriguing  puzzle for you:

A few months back, my '68 2000TC went into a shop to get engine seals replaced, which involved disconnecting the choke cables. When reassembled, the mechanic - who is familiar with English cars - did not re-connect the cables (a chore which I performed later). Instead, to start the car, he made an adjustment somewhere that kick-started the car at around 3500 rpms! Then, as the car warmed up, the rpm's gradually reduced until it was idling gracefully. I have rebalanced the carbs, but that has had no effect. It still starts screaming, then takes about 4 minutes to settle down. What could this mechanic have done to create this most embarrassing way to start an otherwise smoothly running car? 
	I would ask him, except I've distanced myself from him since a fender was significantly damaged while the car was in his care!
I'll be at RoveAmerica with the TC in a month, so I would like to figure out this puzzle before then.

	Thanks for your interest.


		Jim Pile
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