I have my 216 back on the frame of my 1950 3100, radiator mounted and braced .Just the cab and drive line is on the frame. Started it Saturday and the engine ran and idled like a champ! Monday started it again and shifted through all the gears, again it idled nicely and everything looked good for a short drive around the school the next day. Today I started it to check the generator and it ran for just a short time and it started running rough. Now I can't get it to start at all. I have checked the spark at the plug wires, and it is good. Checked the fuel pump and it is pumping fuel to the carb. I have checked the timing and it is correct. Cleaned the spark plugs. Checked the fuel stream in the carb and it looks strong. Everything seems to be correct but still no start.
I rebuilt the carburetor about 1 1/2 years ago (Rochester B). I have never driven this truck and was just a bit excited to get the chance today. My frustration level I think has reached a new high.
I know I'm preaching to the choir here and I'm not the first to be in this spot.
I just needed to vent a bit and the wife isn't as knowledgeable as the Stovebolt folks!
Jackie
