The old-fashioned plan of jiggling the throttle is fatal to easy starting with the modern down-draught carburettor. particularly if it has an accelerating pump attachment. The jiggling quickly floods the inlet, pipe with petrel and produces such a rich mixture that the engine refuses to fire. The best way of clearing the cylinders for a fresh trial is to push the car backwards with top gear engaged and the ignition switched oil. Alternatively use the staricr-moior. with the throttle hold wide open,
HAIGH BUILD# ft 'Phones*— Private 2318 Shop 2013
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Northern Advocate, 1 December 1937, Page 3
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