240 timing jump?
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Malta, IL
i'll try that, but first let me give the whole picture....
pulled old truck out of barn after 15 to 20 yrs of sitting
replaced bat and cables, oil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, and coil. hooked boat tank to fuel pump and checked fuel filter. added oil to all cylinders. truck ran. then an hour or so later it didn't run so we added more oil to cylinders, ran fine idled good, in fact ran good for about a week with short trips up and down the road at 45 max. then it did what i mentioned above. it ran rough one day and the next when i started it, it ran rough, died and hasn't started since. it tries but just won't start.
pulled old truck out of barn after 15 to 20 yrs of sitting
replaced bat and cables, oil, plugs, wires, cap, rotor, points, and coil. hooked boat tank to fuel pump and checked fuel filter. added oil to all cylinders. truck ran. then an hour or so later it didn't run so we added more oil to cylinders, ran fine idled good, in fact ran good for about a week with short trips up and down the road at 45 max. then it did what i mentioned above. it ran rough one day and the next when i started it, it ran rough, died and hasn't started since. it tries but just won't start.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 206
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Check you pionts gap. It could have sliped shut on you. Mine use to do that all the time. After you do that then take your plugs out and wire brush them and put them back in. It could have fouled a plug.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Malta, IL
Originally Posted by dendyr
Check you pionts gap. It could have sliped shut on you. Mine use to do that all the time. After you do that then take your plugs out and wire brush them and put them back in. It could have fouled a plug.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,785
Likes: 4
From: Mddl A MexCans
1. I didn't see anything about rebuilt the carb. 2. How long was the gas in he Perco can ? 3. Was it 50/1 or regular gas. am I getting anywhere with this,, old fuel line, varnish in the bottom of the tank after 20 yrs..that vas reintroduced to the system when fresh gas was tossed on top ? just a thought
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Malta, IL
Originally Posted by Redmanbob
1. I didn't see anything about rebuilt the carb. 2. How long was the gas in he Perco can ? 3. Was it 50/1 or regular gas. am I getting anywhere with this,, old fuel line, varnish in the bottom of the tank after 20 yrs..that vas reintroduced to the system when fresh gas was tossed on top ?
just a thought
just a thought
2. new gas in boat tank hooked to fuel pump.
3. regular gas
4. using old fsteel line from pump to carb.
today i checked timing mark with tdc, with location of rotor.
all plugs have good spark so yes i think the next step is to rebuild carb. I know i should have done it first but i get so excited.!!! plus it seemed like timing. i'll check into a rebuild kit tomm. if i have time.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Malta, IL
ok, i finished the carb rebuild, put it back on and still nothing. it tries to start but just wont. noticing a bit of smoke from breather while cranking. what next? should i pull the valve cover and check for a stuck valve?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post