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I just did what I probably should have done in the first place. I removed the carb and disassembled it and thoroughly cleaned it. I removed the intake and exhaust manifolds and cleaned them also. I got them all back together and - shockingly - the ole'gal started right up. And I mean RIGHT UP. It purrs like a kitten. We're going out for a drive on Sunday. Thanks to all for the advice. TIM
Posted on: 2011/5/4 21:39
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All kinds of rust colored sludge built up in bowl. Cleaned up pretty nicely though. All fuel passageways seem to be clear. Standing fuel in the intake manifold. Removed intake / exhaust manifolds. New gaskets all around is the next step - I suppose. Any dissenting opinions please advise. Thanks , TIM
Posted on: 2011/5/2 22:34
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I've actually had a few cylinders fire ( so that's some improvement ) - but not enough to "catch " and start running. I've even hit it with some ether - but no start-up. Is the next logical step a carb rebuild ?? or cleanup ??
Posted on: 2011/4/30 21:53
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Only thing I found wrong with the carb was one of the metering rods was off its hanger. Would that cause xcess fuell to enter manifold ? I also checked the dipstick - and sure enough - it snmelled of gasoline. So I've changed the oil and put about 10 mls in each spark plug hole. I will see if this helps compression - fuel line disconnected of course. Any other suggestions ? TIM
Posted on: 2011/4/28 14:32
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I have the original carb to the car and I took it apart to understand it a little more. Will check on the float issue and report back. Thanks for your help / suggestions !! TIM
Posted on: 2011/4/28 11:47
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Novice mechanic needs help !! My 48 won't start this Spring. I've driven it regularly ( not in winter ) for the past two years with no problems. New plugs / wires last Fall. Engine turns as normal but never fires. I do have spark at the plugs - but how do I know if it is hot enough ? Have fuel at the carb - and can see it squirt down into the carb body. Did a compression check with these results :
1) 30 2) 80 3) 75 4) 75 5) 110 ( and spewing fuel mist on compression) 6) 100 (moist with fuel) 7) 60 8) 55 Don't know if spark is not hot enough - but I rather suspect it is a fuel delivery problem. Why would 6 of 8 spark plug holes be dry and #5 spewing mist and #6 be moist with gas ? What should be my next step ?? Thanks , Tim
Posted on: 2011/4/27 17:19
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