At a time like this, I just start at the basics and do a tuneup. Replace
points, rotor, condenser. Possibly replace plugs if its been a while (more
than say 6k miles). Cost being less than $15.
Check the ignition timing also. That will take care of the most likely
possibilities.
>From there, I would check the carb/choke. However, my expertise in that
area is confined to the SU HS and HIF carbs.
But then my 71BGT hasn't really been a good starter either for at least the
past year. Its slow to fire in the mornings (always starts though) but it
runs like a charm after its warm. And its struggle to start has me stumped
- its not weather related. And it will still start reliably at close to 0
degrees F (or at least I think - the season for below temperatures is
coming soon here in Montana).
So I too would be interested in any experiences, even the bizarre, for poor
starters. I've had my 71BGT for 15 years so I know that it performance is
not as good as it should be.
David
>
>Hi all...
>
>Lately I've been having some problems getting my car (1980 B) to start. It
>cranks, but it doesn't actually start. Usually, with a bit of coaxing,
>it'll finally start up for me. However, last Saturday it didn't. The next
>morning my dad came over with his B, we hooked my car for a jump start and
>it started immediately. So, I figured I needed a better battery (maybe a
>bad cell in the old one?). I bought one.
>
>Now today I get the same thing -- it won't start. I can smell gas, so I'm
>assuming it's not a fuel / carb problem. Plus, I'm in Florida and the car
>doesn't seem to discriminate between our "cold" mornings or our warm
>afternoons, when it's deciding whether to start for me or not. Any
>suggestions? If I were superstitious, I'd say the car just doesn't like
>driving on beautiful, Saturday mornings. -- which would indicate an
>irreconcilable difference between the car and myself. :-)
>
>Thanks...
>
> - mark
> 80 B
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