anf355
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Yep so took the old VB for a quick squirt, ran it for around 15 mins, engine temp was 185 (85)
car running smooth, no pinging, topped up petrol, added some valve saver (maybe a little more than I should have) had car idling for 5 minutes at petrol station, drove 5 mins down the road to a mates house, let car sit for 15 mins, tried to start when leaving and no go.
starter spinning easy, I checked fuel line, seems to be a lot of pressure when removing fuel line to carby, (thats when car not turning over). I'm getting spark on 2 of the leads I checked, I tried an aerosol starter and fuel down the carby but still no luck.
I noticed when putting fuel down carby (2 barrel holley 350) there was a bit of white smoke out the exhaust like a smoking gun. Doesn't smell rich like it flooding and we tried for around 15 minutes to start it.
I noticed when trying to start it, it seemed like the carby was hot, like smokey but not.
No knocking noises, when turning, water and oil levels good. One plug was a little loose but looked functional.
Car has been running fine, not missing, its an old engine, purchased car 6 months ago, ran rough initially but I upgraded ignition system and runs great, I only drive it once a week for 15-20 mins at a time and start it 3-4 times a week usually. ive never had starting issues like this, it refuses to even sound like starting.
White smoke, could it be water from cracked head or gasket?
Could too much valve saver be the issue?
Timing chain?
My distributor is not tight tight, but tight enough, as I was adjusting the timing a while back but its been like that for a while, never had problems before. I should check rotor on number 1.
Could the carburettor be to hot, evaporating fuel before getting in, can that happen, but straight fuel down the carb should start it yes? Also I should see fuel out exhaust if flooded?
Im completely puzzled on this one.
any help would be much appreciated, will have to get it towed back home to play with it. Hmmm! hopefully nothing serious.
thanks for reading
Anthony
car running smooth, no pinging, topped up petrol, added some valve saver (maybe a little more than I should have) had car idling for 5 minutes at petrol station, drove 5 mins down the road to a mates house, let car sit for 15 mins, tried to start when leaving and no go.
starter spinning easy, I checked fuel line, seems to be a lot of pressure when removing fuel line to carby, (thats when car not turning over). I'm getting spark on 2 of the leads I checked, I tried an aerosol starter and fuel down the carby but still no luck.
I noticed when putting fuel down carby (2 barrel holley 350) there was a bit of white smoke out the exhaust like a smoking gun. Doesn't smell rich like it flooding and we tried for around 15 minutes to start it.
I noticed when trying to start it, it seemed like the carby was hot, like smokey but not.
No knocking noises, when turning, water and oil levels good. One plug was a little loose but looked functional.
Car has been running fine, not missing, its an old engine, purchased car 6 months ago, ran rough initially but I upgraded ignition system and runs great, I only drive it once a week for 15-20 mins at a time and start it 3-4 times a week usually. ive never had starting issues like this, it refuses to even sound like starting.
White smoke, could it be water from cracked head or gasket?
Could too much valve saver be the issue?
Timing chain?
My distributor is not tight tight, but tight enough, as I was adjusting the timing a while back but its been like that for a while, never had problems before. I should check rotor on number 1.
Could the carburettor be to hot, evaporating fuel before getting in, can that happen, but straight fuel down the carb should start it yes? Also I should see fuel out exhaust if flooded?
Im completely puzzled on this one.
any help would be much appreciated, will have to get it towed back home to play with it. Hmmm! hopefully nothing serious.
thanks for reading
Anthony