Long winter, now she won't start!
My 514 BBF with Holley 4150 DP sat thru our long Ohio winter - over 120 days. Now, she cranks over ok, but no hint of engine starting. She ran fine late last fall, but now, nothing.
I have searched the net and this site and read that possibly I need to fill the float bowls, but I can't tell you how many years it's been since I touched a carb. I Don't want to cobble things up, and would appreciate any advice. I'm very willing to learn about the care of this beast. Thanks in advance for any assistance. |
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Patrickt,
Thanks for your reply. Your explanation is clear. I'll be out in the garage tomorrow working on getting her running again. Bill |
Have you verified spark? If you have a MSD especially. My Cobra ate two of them.
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Also try tapping where the fuel goes into the bowl as the needle and seat can sometimes jam shut. JD
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No. Have not checked spark yet. I suspected fuel first. After lots of tries yesterday, did not get any hint of fuel smell at carb. If she still won't go, then will look at spark. What was your issue? Fried ignition box? Do you know why your car ate 2? Thanks for checking in. Bill |
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Thank you- will give that a try too. |
Hi Bill,
Maybe for lower on the list, but clogged fuel filter? Good luck...Brent |
120 days of winter, how much fuel was in the tank at last shutdown?
Old fuel, high water % from condensation? Gary |
I hope that you have found your problem by now and the car is running. But just a thought for future long storage times. I use Staybil in my gas for the cars and my lawn equipment and have never had a problem with the gas going bad.
Ron |
Bill,
Perhaps badly fouled plugs, needing cleaning or replacement, with spark coming through then getting impacted? Brent |
Ron, it's not fair to everyone else, when you have the help of 2000 shasta pygmy's that sneak into your garage at night
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Yea Fred, but those blasted things track dust everywhere.
Ron :LOL: |
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Gas tank was filled over winter, and had fuel stabilizer added. Patrickt, using your priming technique, I did get her to fire briefly, but only had time to do the prime process once. Will be back at it tomorrow, since you suggested I repeat the process. I am planning to pull plugs and replace if necessary. Same for the fuel filter - don't know how old it is, altho it looks clean. I really appreciate all the advice. Bill |
Once you have filled the bowl up, you should not have to fill it again. Rather, pushing your accelerator pedal to the floor three or four times will allow the accelerator pump to squirt some gas down in the carb. Tomorrow, just get in the car and pump the accelerator to the floor three or four times slowly, wait a few seconds, then crank it while pressing on the accelerator pedal about an inch or so.
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Got it! Will do precisely that! Brent, I think plugs are OK, as it ran fine last December, but I still intend to pull and inspect them. Bill |
Sounds like the fuel pump may be having an issue getting gas to the carb?
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Your detailed advice worked like a charm! This newbie got her started easily after several slow pumps of the throttle. Wondering if I ought to just start a"BUILD LOG" covering this and some other issues I have to sort out.... Later. Bill |
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Full tank of non ethanol fuel with Stabill and a blast of starting fluid has worked for me for 10 years ....
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