Jaguar E type 3.8 hot start problem

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dormrod

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110 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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I remember reading in 2010 that a member with a 3.8 E type had exactly the same problem I can start
the car from cold no problem take her out for a run after a few miles when engine is warm I stop her
she will not re start no matter how long I try if I then leave for a couple of hours to cool she starts the problem was posted by logiedurno and I would be grateful to know if he found a cure ?

dormrod

Original Poster:

3 posts

110 months

Wednesday 4th March 2015
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Just to make things a bit more clear. The engine is turning over ok when attempting to start hot it is fitted triple SU carbs
And standard ignition I have tried changing coil to no avail it seems like petrol starvation as plugs are dry after start attempt
As I first mentioned back in 2010 exactly same situation was posted here

dormrod

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3 posts

110 months

Friday 6th March 2015
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Thanks guy's and as last post said. Things like this drive you mad. I have taken on board all advice given and fitted new. Coil points rotor arm and condenser And we seem to have a cure. But won't kno for certain until I give her a long run to
Get the engine fairly hot but so far after a five mile run she starts. Fingers crossed


Thanks to all