Switch off engine when stationary
Just heard on the news that London (at least) is banning idling when stationary. They say switch off or you'll be fined - yep another money-making exercise.
What a load of nonsense - haven't they got anything better to do?
If you turn off my early '50s Ford 10 when hot it is well known the fuel will vapourise, and you won't restart for quite a while due the need to keep the fan rotating to assist cooling. I had exactly the same on my early Reliant Scimitar as the fuel pump is directly above the manifold, but I don't expect the muppet who thought this up to understand (or even care). Ford 10 starters are a bit fragile and simply not designed for repeated on/off switching - not like modern robust designs.
Yet another reason for me to NEVER visit London by car again. However, could this be the thin end of the wedge? This year London, next year nationwide?
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