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 Posted: 05-18-2019 08:49 pm
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cjwilson

 

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 Hey guys, trying to resurrect #12265 after 10 years of hiding in the garage. Had to rebuild fuel tank and repair a few pinholes. Once that was good, I put about a gallon of gas in and got her to fire. After a bit of tinkering and adjusting, it would run without assistance until I shut it off.

As of yesterday, the gallon of fuel was used up. It actually ran dry. I put 5 gallons in. Car wouldn't start. In the interim, I replaced a few vacuum lines around the carbs.

Still won't start. It turns over then fires right away, but will only run for about 1 second. No choke or gas petal manipulation makes any difference. I can see linkages moving when I pump and pull them.

I pulled each plug and they are getting fuel. I pulled the fuel line into the carb and let the pump flow into a jug. It's got plenty of flow. I didn't check pressure, but can.

I am thinking maybe both carbs clogged but am really not sure.

Anyone have any great wisdom they can bring to bear? I'm scratching my head!

Last edited on 05-18-2019 08:53 pm by cjwilson