Re: difficult with cranking engine

[Qian Qian <qqian@pppl.gov>]

>> 
>> > 
>> > Couple of thoughts:
>> > 
>> >      1- Is your battery fully charged.  Try Cranking while getting a jump
>> >          from your other car.
>> > 
>> > 
>> >      2- It also could be the starter that can turn the engine fast enough. 
>> >  I just
>> >           replaced mine.  Not sure how you can check this??
>> 
>> 
>> Also check to be sure that the battery cables are clean and securely
>> fastened to the battery terminals. If you haven't cleaned them in a
>> while, do so. Many times, the terminals look clean and the corrosion
>> is not seen until they are removed.
>> 
>
>Do read the previous postings, and take note that the problem could just be
>an over advanced ignition timing, due to the new timing belt.
>
>Is it worse when the engine is hot?
>Robert.....
>rwcohn@chinet.com

The problem is only noticable when the engine is cold(especially in
the mornings). I just had the timing checked and adjusted very recently.
I'll have the car checked soon and report the result on the list.

Qian 85 4000s