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Old 01-04-2011, 05:05 AM
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Originally Posted by timsullivan View Post
I noticed today after driving my Cobra and getting it good and hot that when I went to restart the motor the engine hesitated when restarting. It lurched or hesitated a couple of times (you know—makes that sound like something is really binding and restricting the engine from turning over freely) before finally catching. I think my ignition timing may be off. Generally, is this phenomenon due to the timing being too advanced or too retarded?

Thanks for your help.
What's the timing set at? If timing is too advanced, it can cause a hard start.

Could be the starter getting hot as well....
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