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| | | | Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 22 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 22 | I have been having problems recently with the engine in my 1954 Chevy 3100 not starting. I have determined that this is not an electrical problem, everything from the battery to the points, condenser and rotor are new. Also, I installed a new fuel filter and took the carb apart and thoroughly cleaned it, so there is fuel going to the engine. Any ideas? Thanks! | | | | | Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 493 | Have you checked for a spark at the plugs? Could be the coil.
If you have spark at the plugs what happens if you put a little gas in the carb? | | | | | Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 60 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 60 | New doesnt always mean good, I've wasted alot of time trouble shooting problems before by not checking a new part. Check for spark at the plug, if thats good I,d pour a little gas in the carb and go from there | | | | | Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,708 | RCRJohnnie3,
Don't sidetrack yourself. What you are saying is that the fuel system is fine and so is the ignition system. This means it's a mechanical malfunction. The probability of this being accurate is probably 3%. If the carburetor is really fine and getting fuel, the rig will/should pop and snort...if it doesn't, the ignition system you have given the clean bill of health to is not working properly..something is wrong.
The points are historically the culprit in this situation. Don't go troubleshooting with the frame of mind that all is well...look for things that aren't' up to snuff.
Stuart | | | | | Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats | | Grumpy old guy playing with trucks, cars, and boats Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,859 | Compression, ignition and fuel are all that is required to make it go suck, squish, bang, blow.
make sure that you have compression spark, proper timing, and fuel. If that doesnt do it, then pull the distributor and rotate it 180 degrees.
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