[Rovernet] A TC Puzzle for you!

[Scruggs Family]

Jim, I'm going to suggest that you disconnect the choke cables, let all
levers return to their 'off' positions and reconnect them with a tiny amount
of slack in the cables.  My theory is that the cables have been adjusted a
bit too short causing at least one butterfly to open slightly allowing the
excessive rpm.  But as the cables warm up from engine heat they lengthen and
allow the butterflies to return to the normal idle position.  Just a
thought. 

Gross Scruggs
Annapolis MD


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Subject: [Rovernet] A TC Puzzle for you!

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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