49-flathead6-intake manifold ?
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49-flathead6-intake manifold ?
So I think I have the ignition correct and it acts like it wants fuel, so I have tried engine start spray and pumping the carb, you would think it would really try to start. So I pulled off the carb looked into the manifold and WOW about a 1/4 inch of gas just laying there.
I have never seen this before, so I would appreciate any input.
I did rebuild the carb. Tks Bud.
I have never seen this before, so I would appreciate any input.
I did rebuild the carb. Tks Bud.
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The basics
Check the basics.
First: This would be the last (3rd) basic thing I checked if the intake was not filled with gas (not the first). If you have lots of gas in the intake the cylinders are probably "washed down" prevent damage from excessive wear. (all the oil has likely been eliminated from the cylinders due to excessive gas in the intake). Pull all the plugs and put a bit of motor oil in each cylinder then spin the engine over with the plugs out. (about a table spoon full or possibly a bit more). After adding oil it is a great time to do a basic compression test or better still a leak down test. Record the date and compression for each cylinder for your maintenance log.
Second: (1st) Check for spark. The most common reason for loss of spark in an engine with points is the points fouled, pitted or loss of gap. This is followed closely by moisture under the distributor cap then a bad condenser. (If you have had the distributor out or installed new wires etc. you may have to check firing order etc.)
Third (2nd)-fuel delivery or mixture / carburetor issues - usually a stuck float, dirt water or adjustment issues.
Next are the majors like jumped timing chain etc. have fun!
Marty S.
First: This would be the last (3rd) basic thing I checked if the intake was not filled with gas (not the first). If you have lots of gas in the intake the cylinders are probably "washed down" prevent damage from excessive wear. (all the oil has likely been eliminated from the cylinders due to excessive gas in the intake). Pull all the plugs and put a bit of motor oil in each cylinder then spin the engine over with the plugs out. (about a table spoon full or possibly a bit more). After adding oil it is a great time to do a basic compression test or better still a leak down test. Record the date and compression for each cylinder for your maintenance log.
Second: (1st) Check for spark. The most common reason for loss of spark in an engine with points is the points fouled, pitted or loss of gap. This is followed closely by moisture under the distributor cap then a bad condenser. (If you have had the distributor out or installed new wires etc. you may have to check firing order etc.)
Third (2nd)-fuel delivery or mixture / carburetor issues - usually a stuck float, dirt water or adjustment issues.
Next are the majors like jumped timing chain etc. have fun!
Marty S.
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sometimes you can get a low compression engine to run if you pull start them (tow with another vehicle and pop the clutch) as you can get them spinning over faster
If you have spark and fuel more than likely its the low compression.
If you have spark and fuel more than likely its the low compression.
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Again thanks
Gota fix the brakes before I can do this.
Certainly brings back the old days of popping the clutch to get something started
Bud
Gota fix the brakes before I can do this.
Certainly brings back the old days of popping the clutch to get something started
Bud
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who needs brakes when all you have to do is let out the clutch, if it starts turn the key off, would be nice to do in a big flat field!
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