I've had my 1950 3100 with a 6v 216 for 3 years.
In that time I've done plenty of work on it but it's been running and driving the whole time.
So 2 months ago it stalled on me after driving for about 30 minutes. Had never done that before. It was flooded. I ran the battery dead trying to get it started. The next day, on a full battery, it started right up and ran fine for a short drive around the neighborhood. Got home and parked it. Hasn't ran since.
Figured it was still flooding so since I was gonna open up the carb to check the float I figured I'd rebuild it.
I ordered a rebuild kit from mikes carbs, followed every online video I can find.
After getting the carb straightened out and then rebuilding the starter (had a bad commutator) and running new battery cables, it won't start. It will crank and crank but i can't even get a burp or a fart out of it, even with starting fluid.
So I think my timing is off. I've tried fiddling with it for weeks but still can't get it to fire.
I'm hoping there is someone near by (I'm 20 min south of Annapolis) that has a compression gauge, vacuum gauge and timing light and the experience to help me get my truck back on the road. I'm missing out on the prime driving season.
I'll gladly provide lunch and drinks. Hell I'll get crabs and beers for the victory lap down the driveway.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
