Hey guys!
Well I'm now working on an old granny car: a 66 Chrysler with what appears to be all original equipment - including the air filter! Original owner's MOPAR maintenance card is still in the slot in the engine compartment.
Call this a break from the GM stuff for a bit.
I have a starting problem though that is probably common, but BEFORE I get down to rebuilding the carb, I thought I'd ask for some guidance.
Every time I want to start this thing after an overnight,
I need someone else to turn it over while I mess with forcing the choke closed to almost fully closed, then after a try or three, the darn thing fires up! :confused:
1 - Installed new fuel pump and have positive gas flow to the carburetor.
2 - replaced cap, rotor, condenser, plugs and coil. Have good firing ONCE this thing starts.
3 - Timed to 10 degrees BTDC per manual. Motor seems happy with this - idles somewhat smoothly.
4 - Replaced oil and air filters and oil.
At idle, punching the gas pedal doesn't cause a backfire, but there is hesitation.
So, what do my wiser compatriots in the ongoing war to save automotive history think?
Chris in NC
