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Old 4th April 2005 | 12:41
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Jhieminga
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The technique of pumping the throttle to get priming fuel into the cylinders relies on the accelerator pump squirting fuel when the throttle is rapidly advanced. It may have some added value on some engines but I would caution against using it as not every engine will benefit from it. Basically while starting the throttle is an air control, best to use it for that purpose! (applies to a carburettor engine!)
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