Carb questions
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Carb questions
Here I am again. Got my ignition switch replaced this morning and now have new problems. We love these old girls right? Anyway, after I got the switch done, Then it wouldn't start. Crank all day but no starting, took off the oil bath and sprayed some starter fluid in the carb and it started but of course wouldn't stay running. Played like this for awhile and got to where if I started it with fluid, I could keep it running as long as I left the choke pulled out and my foot on the accelerator. So I messed with the carb a bit, more just exploring and shot the attached video. I am pretty sure fuel isn't supposed to spray OUTSIDE the carb. So what's going on here? As I've said in other posts I am pretty much new to anything beyond doing an oil change myself, so any help is appreciated. I hope my video link works.
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39-4085-955A-91B088B9F860_zpsxltwka1n.mp4 Video by ShadowOfJames | Photobucket
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39-4085-955A-91B088B9F860_zpsxltwka1n.mp4 Video by ShadowOfJames | Photobucket
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Carb needs a rebuild, that is the carburetor accelerator pump. The nice thing about the last 20 years is all of the documentation and factory literature is available online for free download. Lots of DIY videos too. Mikes Carburetors (there are others too) has several posted for disassembly and rebuilding and setup as well as rebuild kits. I'm sure if you take your time you'll do a first class job.
Word to the wise, an engine that won't start right up is a great way to roast starters and solenoids and ruin batteries. The reason a small electric motor can turn over a big gas engine and not burn up is because it is only called upon to do so for a split second. Not trying to beat up on you, just save you (and others) some money down the road. Put the battery on a slow charger for a day or two, and always let the starter rest, 10 minutes for 10 seconds.
Word to the wise, an engine that won't start right up is a great way to roast starters and solenoids and ruin batteries. The reason a small electric motor can turn over a big gas engine and not burn up is because it is only called upon to do so for a split second. Not trying to beat up on you, just save you (and others) some money down the road. Put the battery on a slow charger for a day or two, and always let the starter rest, 10 minutes for 10 seconds.
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Yeah I replaced the starter myself last year. Not bad. It don't want to burn it up that fast. I quit messing with it after I found the fuel leaking. Gonna see about at least replacing the the pump diaphragm if not rebuilding the whole thing like you suggested. Should be a good learning experience.
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Oh yeah. Fire extinguisher in the cab! Seen it happen to a friend of mine with a '37 Hudson. They were all happy it started, And then it was gone!
This old truck hasn't been sitting too long. I drove it fairly regular just in the Spring. Had a mechanic kinda go over it too when I first got it. Replaced a few hoses and wires. Still great advice though.
This old truck hasn't been sitting too long. I drove it fairly regular just in the Spring. Had a mechanic kinda go over it too when I first got it. Replaced a few hoses and wires. Still great advice though.
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