Re: What am I missing? 1930 Model A
You did not mention if the car has ever run since in your possession. Yo DO mention gas leaking around the carb to manifold gasket even with a new gasket. You have a Tillotson carburetor which is made of "pot metal". They are fine running carbs when they are 100%. One of the issues that crop up with them is that because of the pot metal composition and their proximity to the exhaust manifold, they tend to warp in between the top and bottom carburetor halves and at the surface where they bolt to the intake manifold. The warpage at the manifold can be so severe that you have a pretty substantial vacuum leak. Others have suggested the engine might be flooded from choking during start up procedure. Carbs with a vacuum leak would need substantial choking to run properly or at all. I'd suggest taking the carb off and checking the top flange with a straight edge to see if it is flat.
Good luck, Bob Bader
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