Re: 49 23 Series- Won't start.

Posted by Paul E. Gallagher On 2008/10/7 21:49:09

Well, i finally got it started!

1. I was able to find some replacement parts for the started switch from a local friend. ( i really got lucky!)He suggested from his diagrams, that I disconnect the linkage, and push the throttle all the way open before inserting the ball so that it was in the right place. I used my parts to try it out.

2. This didn't work. I next used some of his used parts (spring, plastic with the contacts and plunger from his set.) Reassembled with the linkage off and throttle wide open.
This worked. , but the car wouldn't start.

3. I cleaned the plugs, and reset the gaps.

4. I figured my choke was not adjusted right, went back to the forums online and found instructions to adjust the choke. One thing I found interesting was that it said to re-install the air cleaner before tring to start. This didn't sound right, but it worked. It was running a little ruff, and I am hearing a noise in the water pump, but I'll try again tomorrow .

5. My car is maroon and came from Kentucky. I don't know who the "doc" is but I'd love to see his car if he still has it. Thanks to all for the help