Car Won't Start
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Car Won't Start
I had a problem with it about a year ago (which was exactly what someone had recommended when there was no noise at all when trying to start...it was a loose firewall plug). Car has been running fine. Drove it this morning. Went on a drive this afternoon and when I was out, in third gear I stepped on the gas and it seemed to have a momentary loss of power but went away as I drove and it seemed fine. When I got home, I let the car run for about a minute and it died. When I went to start her up again, it cranks when I turn the key but won't start up. Sounds like a fuel issue somewhere. Could it be as simple as a clogged fuel filter or fuel pump. I let it sit for a few hours to let it cool down but still cranks without starting.
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I poured some gas in carb and tried starting and it did briefly. So next, I tried taking off the gas cap just in case there was a pressure issue with cap. Started the car and it started on first try. I let it idle for about 5 minutes with no problems
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Sounds like fuel. After you do the test in post #6 above:
Dirty fuel filter, faulty fuel pump, crud in the gas tank, carb needs work, etc..
You can take the ignition coil wire off the coil and put it near a ground; disconnect the fuel line at the carb and stick the line in a mason jar and crank the engine briefly. If you don't see a good few ounces of clear fuel after 10-15 seconds you need to work backwards down the fuel system to identify the problem. If the flow is good you may have to get inside the carb.
Dirty fuel filter, faulty fuel pump, crud in the gas tank, carb needs work, etc..
You can take the ignition coil wire off the coil and put it near a ground; disconnect the fuel line at the carb and stick the line in a mason jar and crank the engine briefly. If you don't see a good few ounces of clear fuel after 10-15 seconds you need to work backwards down the fuel system to identify the problem. If the flow is good you may have to get inside the carb.
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I'm getting the impression that the OP doesn't understand.
As Leif said, pump gas into the carb using the linkage (don't try to start it!) as you look to see if gas is entering the carb throttle body. If not, there's your issue, or should I say the beginning of the search for the issue.
Now you'll need to figure out if it's the carb, pump or a blockage. I know this may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask. Have you checked to be sure there's enough gas in the tank?
Gary
As Leif said, pump gas into the carb using the linkage (don't try to start it!) as you look to see if gas is entering the carb throttle body. If not, there's your issue, or should I say the beginning of the search for the issue.
Now you'll need to figure out if it's the carb, pump or a blockage. I know this may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask. Have you checked to be sure there's enough gas in the tank?
Gary
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I'm getting the impression that the OP doesn't understand.
As Leif said, pump gas into the carb using the linkage (don't try to start it!) as you look to see if gas is entering the carb throttle body. If not, there's your issue, or should I say the beginning of the search for the issue.
Now you'll need to figure out if it's the carb, pump or a blockage. I know this may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask. Have you checked to be sure there's enough gas in the tank?
Gary
As Leif said, pump gas into the carb using the linkage (don't try to start it!) as you look to see if gas is entering the carb throttle body. If not, there's your issue, or should I say the beginning of the search for the issue.
Now you'll need to figure out if it's the carb, pump or a blockage. I know this may seem like a dumb question but I have to ask. Have you checked to be sure there's enough gas in the tank?
Gary
Last edited by bondguy; Jan 9, 2016 at 06:53 PM.