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#25232 05/22/2005 5:20 PM | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1 | I have a 1949 3100 pickup that runs great, except it will not start when it is hot. It still has a 6 volt system which i would like to keep because it is original. If I must start after just running I need to put starting fluid into the carburator. Any ideas in how to remedy this? :confused: | | |
#25233 05/22/2005 6:33 PM | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | I would look to see if the accelerator pump is working first.
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#25234 05/22/2005 7:02 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 | The accelerator pump isn't that important when starting a hot engine. In fact, when my 235 is hot, oftentimes I don't even have to give it gas to get it started.
Your engine is obviously starved for gas. Generally this would be more of a problem when the engine is cold though. Are you sure that it's not flooding out? When you put the start fluid in you probably hold the gas to the floor when starting right? Next time try holding it to the floor to start without adding the starting fluid and let us know what happens. Otherwise I'd rebuild the carb and check the fuel pump.
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#25235 05/22/2005 7:07 PM | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 Member | | Member Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 622 | Also make sure that you aren't over heating.
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#25236 05/23/2005 3:52 PM | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 78 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 78 | One thing I had trouble with is the battery cable.
I bought a #4 guage cable and I found that it would get very hot almost melting the end off. I ended up buying a #0 cable and have not had a problem since.
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#25237 05/23/2005 5:10 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2001 Posts: 1,904 | My old 235 would have a tought time starting when fully warmed up. I then put on a new wire harness and the problem was somehow solved. The old coil ground wire was badly frayed and was down to a few strands.
1948 3/4-Ton 5-Window Flatbed Chevrolet 34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
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#25238 05/23/2005 5:13 PM | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 3 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: May 2005 Posts: 3 | HELP! Sorry this doesn't get to above topic, but new to this site.
I am about to get into my first restoration of a 1954 3600. I am guessing this truck has the 235 in it, but have not been able to take a close look. Question to all of you - if this is rebuilt will it go highway speeds or am I better off putting something bigger in for that purpose. | | |
#25239 05/23/2005 5:21 PM | Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2004 Posts: 112 | Don,
Your more likly to get a respose if you start a new thread rather that jump on a different topic. Just a tip as you say your new here. Enjoy your project!
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