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    Michel reacted to c107's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    I think so, but I'll try again just in case. Bryce
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    Michel reacted to abl567's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    Did you try press and release with the key turned? I'm guessing now but it may work
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    Michel reacted to c107's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    had a go with the brake pedal pressed and no dice, so will put the car up in the air and inspect the connections to the starter, but...
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    Michel reacted to c107's post in the thread Auto Brunch Event - St Ives with Like Like.
    Went to the January event today: https://www.classicjalopy.com/2026/01/auto-brunch-st-ives-january-2026/
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    Michel reacted to c107's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    Aaah thanks for the tip on the starter. I'll try that. You did mention the cold start. I hadn't tried that yet as I wanted the...
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    Michel reacted to abl567's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    There is a foible with the starter, if you tap the brake pedal when you twist the key to start the starter will engage. It's...
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    Michel reacted to c107's post in the thread 6.3 #2723 with Like Like.
    Had some more time to work on 2723. 2) Drained the old fuel (about 15-25 liters left) and changed the strainer. The old strainer was...
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    Michel reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Mercedes V8 Inlet Manifolds with Like Like.
    The std 6.3 was also configured with main runners feeding same side primary runners. The race manifold used a cross ram design, which is...
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    Recall we eventually worked out that the Mampe car would've had to have many key components close to factory standard, since the series...
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    Michel reacted to Oversize's post in the thread Mercedes V8 Inlet Manifolds with Like Like.
    The Mampe race car incorporated rather large twin plenums, whereas the Red Pig did not. Not sure if that alone accounted for the...
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