TALBOT EXPRESS RAMBLER COLD STARTING

[genpen]

We have just got a Talbot Express Rambler 1990, Petrol.
When its been left over night it takes about 6 turns of the engine before it will start, its sounds as there is no petrol in the carb.and I have to keep turning the engine. Once it starts it is then ok for the rest of the day starting first time.
Any help please.
Glen

 

[johnlynch]

past owner of taibot express for several yrs,found talbot owners club a mine of information on all things talbot,very friendly and free to join.

 

[rayjsj]

We have just got a Talbot Express Rambler 1990, Petrol.
When its been left over night it takes about 6 turns of the engine before it will start, its sounds as there is no petrol in the carb.and I have to keep turning the engine. Once it starts it is then ok for the rest of the day starting first time.
Any help please.
Glen

This is a common problem with Petrol Talbots, The petrol drains back to the Mechanical Fuel pump and beyond, and has to be pumped up to the carb. before it will start, 5 or 6 cranks over is normal. Mine was still doing it when I sold it. They start fine when they are only switched off for an hour or so.
Here is a Good Webpage/Forum for Old Talbot Expresses. :
http://community.preloved.co.uk/forums/search?keyword=Motorhome
I used to use it all the time, when I had my 1988 Talbot express Autosleeper Talisman. Good Luck. Ray

 

[genpen]

Thanks Ray
I now know it's not just us with the problem so we will have to get use to it.
Glen

 

[rayjsj]

Glen,
You might find a 'One way check valve' inserted into the fuel line between carb. and fuel pump might solve the problem, I didn't get around to doing it, but was thinking about it before I sold my Talbot.
Like This :
http://www.banggood.com/Aluminium-Fuel-Non-Return-Check-Valve-One-Way-Petrol-Diesel-p-916570.html?currency=GBP&refreshTmp=1&utm_source=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_content=saul&utm_campaign=motor-uk&gclid=Cj0KEQiAsdCnBRC86PeFkuDJt_MBEiQAUXJfLUWofxs0464tUwJ0hF1BrI8oilcXV8vbgrrOa5vheTsaAlXG8P8HAQ
sorry havent found out how to 'Shrink the link' yet. Ray

 

[genpen]

Hi Ray.
Thanks for your information.
The link doesn't work
Glen

 

[rayjsj]

Just worked OK for me ?

 

[TonyJones]

Works for me too Glen. If it still doesn't for you, try copying and pasting the link into your browser address bar.

 

[genpen]

Now ok
Thanks Glen

 

[genpen]

Glen,
You might find a 'One way check valve' inserted into the fuel line between carb. and fuel pump might solve the problem, I didn't get around to doing it, but was thinking about it before I sold my Talbot.

Hi Ray
Just to let you know I tried a ; One way check valve and it works. Starts first time
even when left over a week. :
Glen 😗

 

[rayjsj]

Glen,
You might find a 'One way check valve' inserted into the fuel line between carb. and fuel pump might solve the problem, I didn't get around to doing it, but was thinking about it before I sold my Talbot.

Hi Ray
Just to let you know I tried a ; One way check valve and it works. Starts first time
even when left over a week. :
Glen 😗

Result, Glad it worked. thought it would. Ray