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• takes a couple of cranks to start?? by James8485 on 02 Jul, 2010 06:00
• could cranks be an indication of IP timing???
  
  i crank it turns over 4-5 times then i let off then i turn key again and on the first to second turn over fires right up??
  its warmer so i leave cold start left in but if i pull out does same thing?
  
  just curious if it a sign of to much advance or retarding
  
  help is greatly appriciated!!!!
  
  Cheers
• #1 by burn_your_money on 02 Jul, 2010 07:12
• If the timing cold start lever has no effect it is probably not a timing issue.
  
  Does it cough or smoke while cranking?