Re: 48 Super 8 won't start

Posted by Ross On 2011/5/3 5:35:10

Being horribly lazy, here's what I would do (and have done)before taking manifolds off: Put a bit more oil in the cylinders, spin it a bit and put the plugs back in. Get a long strap and tow the sucker. In less than half a block it will be running. This is easier on all components than endless cranking with no oil spray going on inside the engine.

But remember also what Jack Vines once warned about--and I've lived it too: plugs that are "cold fouled". They look quite ok but don't spark under pressure. 8 fresh ones will be money well spent.

At some point you need to find out about your bad compression; save those manifold gaskets for that adventure.