Classic/Antique Car Repair/Re;Rolls Royce

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Expert: - 2/18/2010


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Hi Jorge.
I have a 1979 silver shadow 2 which is a dream to drive and has very low mileage.It starts first time when cold.It starts first time when hot if started within five minutes or so but if left any longer it turns over quite a few times before firing up.It seems as if the fuel drains from the carbs because if I switch on the ignition for a few seconds before turning the starter it seems to correct it.Any ideas on how i might rectify this.Many thanks.
Maurice.

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Hello Maurice, The SU Carburettors fitted to You Shadow sound like they are in need of service. it is the nature of their design, periodic disassembly and adjustments must be made to insure optimum performance and engine health. case in point one unit could develop a lean condition that can ruin valves. your issue could be in the fuel floats. but there is no way of correcting one issue without disassembly cleaning and correcting both carburettors. and of course ounce removed the complete set up / rebuild must be done. special tools and specific knowledge is required for this procedure, if you cannot find someone trained in older Rolls Royce cars your second best choice is to find someone familiar with US carburettors. the dealerships are just about pointless since all they know now is BMW and Volkswagen products badged with Rolls Royce and Bentley labels. where are you located if I may ask?  

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Jorge Martinez. Rolls Royce & Bentley specialists

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Al Questions regarding the upkeep of Roll Royce & Bentley I am a Factory Certified Master Technician retired after Rolls and Bentley ceased to exist. I do not work on BMW or Volkswagen's garbage disguised with the Rolls Royce and Bentley badge's

Experience

Ariel Industries – Monte Video, Uruguay 2005 – 2008 / Chief Engineer – Plant Manager Designed electrical 240 / 480 schematic and fire suppression system for building and factory operation. Prestige Imports – Miami Beach, Florida 2003 – 2005 / Shop Foreman Chief Specialist Lamborghini, Ferrari, Lotus and Aston Martin. Managed a team of 10 technicians. Lauderdale Imports – Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 2001 – 2003 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Braman Motor Cars – West Palm Beach, Florida 1999 – 2001 / Shop Manger - Lead Technician Specialist in the repair of Rolls Royce and Bentley. Executive Motor Works – Boca Raton, Florida 1993 – 1999 / Owner-Founder Directly responsible for the overall profitability, sales and service for Rolls Royce and Bentley specialty restoration and repair shop, which generated more the $ 8 million annually in sales revenues. Defined and implemented long and short-term objectives, oversaw and controlled all daily operations, policy implementation, advertising/promotions and strategic directions. Set and administered budgets; initiated cost controls to ensure profitability. Recruited, hired and motivated a staff of 14 including key management and support personnel for sales, service, parts and body shop departments; evaluated overall and individual performance and devised and implemented proactive management training processes. Establish departmental goals with management teams, which were based on exceeding the expectations of the customers through continuous improving services. Provided an environment of mutual trust and respect and demanded the highest ethical and professional standards from the staff and management. Sold the business in 1999.

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The Silver Lady, Miami Herald.

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PRIVATE CERTIFICATIONS: Lotus Cars USA, Inc – Lawrenceville, Georgia Certified Technician of Lotus Rolls Royce & Bentley – Factory Certified Technician for Rolls Royce and Bentley Lamborghini USA – Boston, Massachusetts Certified Technician of Lamborghini Morton College – Berwyn, Illinois Certified Technician – HVAC Airco Technical – Chicago, Illinois Certified Welder – MIG, TIG, ARC, Plasma ASC – Miami, Florida Certified Master Technician EDUCATION: Eisenhower College – Seneca Falls, New York Mechanical Engineering – BA

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!!!YOU MUST BE KIDDING.!!! how completely unethical

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