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deuce_roadster · 11-19-2023, 01:21 PM

You didn't mention anything about the fuel system. 20 years ago the rubber products most likely were not compatible with the alcohol in today's fuel. ANY rubber in the entire fuel system should be replaced with new versions that can handle the alcohol. The fuel pump diaphragm, the flex line from the hard fuel line to the pump and any other should be replaced. Look into the tank for rust, blow the hard line out. Even if you have non alcohol gas available, if out on a tour you might not.
As mentioned above, oxidation on the points will prevent them from doing thier job and you will have no spark. A good tip is to watch the ammeter as you are turning the engine over with the switch on. The needle should wiggle. If not, the points are not working, or rarely, the switch is not making a good connection to the distributor.
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11-19-2023, 01:21 PM	#11
deuce_roadster Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Shelton, WA Posts: 3,807	Re: My First Flathead! 35 Standard You didn't mention anything about the fuel system. 20 years ago the rubber products most likely were not compatible with the alcohol in today's fuel. ANY rubber in the entire fuel system should be replaced with new versions that can handle the alcohol. The fuel pump diaphragm, the flex line from the hard fuel line to the pump and any other should be replaced. Look into the tank for rust, blow the hard line out. Even if you have non alcohol gas available, if out on a tour you might not. As mentioned above, oxidation on the points will prevent them from doing thier job and you will have no spark. A good tip is to watch the ammeter as you are turning the engine over with the switch on. The needle should wiggle. If not, the points are not working, or rarely, the switch is not making a good connection to the distributor. When you get more posts, send us pictures! and WELCOME!