Unable to start up 1940 356 engine

Posted by Bill Butterworth On 2014/7/14 17:54:09

Have checked every thing I can think of. Engine turns over and try's to start for a few seconds (very rough) but dies. New coil, distributor rebuilt and checked out on distributor machine, new plug wires and plugs. Carb rebuilt and floats set properly. Auto choke and idle jets set to specification. Fuel pump good. Timing set at 2-4 degrees BTDC on compression stroke. Tried starting fluid, no luck. Plugs are clean and dry but lots of gas in bottom of intake manifold as confirmed by removing drain plug. Heat riser valve is free. Any thoughts would be great.
Thanks,
Bill