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When I installed the Pertronix and MSD unit my starts became instant, even before the engine rebuild. If a plug is laid on the cam cover for observation it fires short bursts of blue-white sparks, not your typical Lucas single dull yellow spark. It was burning through oil which had previously fouled the plugs within 500 miles.
The choke must be working on the Strombergs because pumping the accelerator doesn't do anything but open and close the butterflies.
The starting procedure is a bit different with the Dellortos because they have this thing call an ACCELERATOR JET! I turn the key and wait 5 seconds for the bowls to fill and then give five pumps on the go pedal. She starts instantly. In fact I think I'll go give it a try right now.
Kurt Housh
JH 13148