I just bought a 1955 1st series. It is stock with the 235 and 3 speed. The previous owner had the truck for 4 years and never got the engine started. Lots of unknowns. My short term goal is to get the motor running. I am in the process of getting the engine running. I put penetrating oil in the spark plug holes a couple times and poured some oil on the valves.
I removed the fuel tank, cleaned it and reinstalled it. Cleaned out the fuel lines, changed the fuel filter and rebuilt the carb. Installed a new battery and cables. Installed a newcoil, condenser, points and plugs. Set the timeing using the TDC method. I am getting spark at the plugs. The rotor points at number #1 and rotates as the motor turns over. I am getting gas to the carb. The motor does not start. Does not even cough. Can not push or tow the truck using compression to start as the tranny is not installed. There also is no brakes. Wanted to get the motor started before I fix the brakes and tranny. You guys have any suggestions?
