1964 Jaguar XKE hard starting

1964 JAGUAR XKE
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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ASCHULTZ
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sometimes engine will not start.starter cranks till battery runs down. when it starts it runs rough. only starts with choke full on. I installed new sparkplugs. carburators have been rebuilt. Any suggestions? andy
Jan 24, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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DAVE H
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check timing,cylinder compression,replace fuel filter/air filter
Nov 27, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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