Hey vstech, thanks for the warm welcome! My 240 is a 1980. Thanks for the tip about the squeak.

I let the key sit in the glow for about 5 seconds before it goes out, and that always works.

It's 43F right now and I've started it colder. The fuel isn't at it's cloud point.

I have no idea when the valves were last adjusted. The last owner took pretty good care of it. Could that prevent the engine from even starting?


I should mention I tried turning idle knob all the way left and depressing accelerator, also while turning over, like the manual says to do for cold weather. No luck.