<VV> LIFTER NOISE AND STARTING ISSUES my take

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i have added type A trans fluid , (or marvel mystery oil) to the oil  after 
a fresh change to help with the lifter noise issue , and it seems to help.  
so far , mine are holding up ok.
the starting issues usually seem to be choke related. there is a fine line  
between to lean and too rich , if you want it perfect. ALSO , i have been  
finding bad choke pull offs (even new ones!)..so check to see that both are  
pulling in ok as soon as the motor is running , or use a hand vac pump to  
check them.  makes a big difference!  I found that a couple turns  on the 
choke to richen it up helps the hard start after setting syndrome. feel  the 
effort needed to open the plates , they should be about the same, not too  
stiff , but closed firmly cold.  if the springs don't feel the same, or  look 
about the same level at the head opening cold, (unhooked) you have a  bad 
one.
regards, Tim Colson.