my 69 sII first on the first turn when cold however it can be a bit of a problem when I shut it down hot and have to restart in 5-10 minutes. takes several long cranks for it to begin to sputter and finally fire up. I would be grateful for any input on this. thanks bill

 

It may be an over rich condition. Cold engines like extra fuel. Hot engines do not. When you crank it over hot are you pumping the throttle? Do you smell unburned fuel at all?

A weak coil can also act up if it gets heat soaked. I've had them work cold and not work hot before.

 

I've always been under the impression that 98% of fuel problems are probably electrical.....
The coil is a good possibility, as mentioned ....The other possibility is the distributor....
Check to make sure that you are not running too much advance, or that the advance springs are in good order....
Since fuel is opposite side from exhaust, heat soak is not a problem on E-types...
Edward

 

thanks, I will look into a new coil. just had carbs rebuilt and tuned for altitude by qualified shop it had run rich when I got it. after a hot shutdown I stay off the gas and it takes several cranks and a little pumping to get it to catch, sputter and fire up.


bill