Re: Hard starting when hot

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2011/10/12 9:41:21

I don't believe your particular model used the heat shield between the carburetor and the exhaust manifold, that was mainly a feature of the "senior" 356 engines.

As to the insulating block between the carburetor and the manifold, just check the parts book to see if your model was supposed to have one.

If your model didn't have a thick spacer between the fuel pump and the engine (check the parts book to determine), adding one will change the relationship of the pump arm to the camshaft with possibly nasty results. Ditto for eliminating it when one should be present.

Again, check the parts book - most of the answers are there.