Does it run smoothly, 'normal' when it runs? If so my guess ... fuel.
Sounds like you are running the car on the fuel in the float bowl. When
it runs out, the car quits.
Since the problem is the same problem you experienced before the rebuild
it must be something that hasn't changed during the rebuild ... That's
probably the carburetor.
Andrews suggestion about starting fluid is valid. If it runs on ether
then it is a fuel problem. I hate that stuff though, be careful.
Larry Hoy
> -----Original Message-----
> [mailto:owner-mgs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of rexcats
> Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:07 PM
> To: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: I think I'm ready to blow up the B
> Snip
> With a few adjustments to slight errors of installation, I
> began the process of tuning and timing. When all was set
> correctly for first try, she started right up. I proceeded
> with the tuning and had her timing set to factory spec.
> According to my Bentley shop manual, this is at 10 degrees
> BTDC. I proceeded to tighten the distributor clamp bolt and
> close her up. That's when the troubles reared their ugly
> heads again. She wouldn't start. I've loosened up the distrib
> clamp bolt and rotated the distributor until she starts
> again, but now she only runs a few seconds and dies. For
> those of you familiar with my sorry tale, this is the same
> symptom I experienced from the beginning.
/// or try http://www.team.net/cgi-bin/majorcool
/// Archives at http://www.team.net/archive
|