Causes and fixes for warm start issues

This video addresses the issues of a warm start problem. It looks at the causes and provides solutions for . It also includes details on the Lucas 35 DLM distributors and the associated issue with the power modules

[robertjacobsz]

I found this video really really informative, thank you! Your thorough explanations really show how much effort you put in.

[MrGouffie]

Steve, putting all your video's togetherr, you almost build one of the best syllabuses in the world for car enthousastics. Now we have are cars back in the road again in all their glory, what's next? Race tuning? Suspension, stiffness, .. . Great video, in full detail, thx

[ChileExpatFamily]

As a commercial pilot I appreciate your explanation of the vapor lock. Spot on! Jim in Chile

[skippywinters]

As always end up learning so much from your videos.
Also so refreshing not bugging viewers to like subscribe half way through the video. That comes naturally when talent and good content is recognized.

[retiredppd]

When your old like us, these old school repairs bring back memories. I wonder what the younger generation thinks of these repairs.

[JonDingle]

Another fine video, another great explanation of potemtial problems followed by very good solutions. I never had fuel evaporation issues with the Jaguar's I have owned but have with Series petrol Land Rover's and Triumph cars owned by the family as I grew up.

[esseelettronica]

Thanks to you for the time and professionalism used in explaining the cause of the engine failure and what the solutions to the problem may be a greeting from the city of Catania

[silascardoso]

Wow, what a great lesson. Everything I needed to know for the hard start warm in my Fiat Uno 1.3 1989 Brazilian. Thank you very much.

[Katmandu]

Outstanding video Sir! You are a fantastic teacher!

[justinzimmerman]

Practical steps to fix the issue as well as the theory. Fantastic video.

[markchislett]

I follow you for your property renovations but am fascinated by your automotive knowledge!

[lawrenceirvine]

Great information. Now I understand ignition control modules.

[andypdq]

Exposing electronics to heat is always a bad idea and should be avoided wherever possible, the Rover SD1 Vitesse V8 has the amp mounted on the bodywork, not the distributor, a much better idea. There are also lots of cars where the coil is mounted on the engine, equally insane.

Anything which can be done to lower temperatures in the engine compartment is good, improved ventilation and exhaust manifold insulation come to mind.

Your well informed and clearly presented videos are much appreciated, thank you sir.

[frankbartolo]

As usual Steve
A very well and simple explanation of all you went through
👏👏👏👏
Applause to you
Your a master of a lot

[jacqueslanoie]

C'était plus que brillant comme démonstrations et explications.

[DNomer]

Re: the ignition trigger circuit, I had a similar problem with my old '91 Dodge van. My mechanic replaced the distributor, the coil and the computer, and could not get it to work, so he returned it to me, still broken. (!) In my case, this was pre-OBD2, where the computer blinks a light on the dash in sequences to give you the code, and it complained about the distributor not giving any signal. Having the real shop manual, I rigged the distributor up with the 8 volts specified, and hooked the output to a scope, and spun it like you did, and it gave no pulses (from a remanufactured distributor)! So I replaced just the electronic part of the distributor and timed it and the engine ran again. My mechanic had no scope, nor the electrical savvy, and I have found that my local Dodge dealer is not very good at electrical stuff, either.

[johntisbury]

Great detailed explanation with superb step by step. Thank you. I have a 351 Windsor with a Edlebrock with a hot starting issue.

[ashleyjames]

Sheffield University did a lot of research on fuel vaporization on an XPG engine and in the end concluded that adding 5% of heating oil raised the boiling point of fuel high enough to prevent problems.

However they also found considerable variation in ethanol content in 95 Octane fuels, but not in the 97 Super fuels, which they recommend.

Power was not affected with their engine on their dyno.

[wazup]

great video and learning experience, thanks D3Sshooter.

[BillieFingers]

This is such an educational video, thank you.