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philcobill · 08-01-2021, 04:17 AM

I believe that the problem is not fuel, at least from a flow aspect. I disconnected the fuel line with the under the tank valve off at the carb and placed a container under the end. When I turned the valve back on, the fuel spewed out like it was supposed to.

Also, I tried three different carbs.

1. Tillotson - This one may have been partially clogged. Got the car started but the engine sputter (from a clog?.) Was able to drive it a bit.

2. Loaner Zenith - Got the car started but it backfired and quit after idling for less than a minute. Was unable to re-start

3. Original Zenith - Unable to get car to start at all. It catches for a few revs and quits.

So, I am going to concentrate on electrical for now.

08-01-2021, 04:17 AM	#58
philcobill Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Walworth, New York Posts: 138	Re: Can't get engine started after changing timing gear I believe that the problem is not fuel, at least from a flow aspect. I disconnected the fuel line with the under the tank valve off at the carb and placed a container under the end. When I turned the valve back on, the fuel spewed out like it was supposed to. Also, I tried three different carbs. 1. Tillotson - This one may have been partially clogged. Got the car started but the engine sputter (from a clog?.) Was able to drive it a bit. 2. Loaner Zenith - Got the car started but it backfired and quit after idling for less than a minute. Was unable to re-start 3. Original Zenith - Unable to get car to start at all. It catches for a few revs and quits. So, I am going to concentrate on electrical for now. Last edited by philcobill; 08-01-2021 at 04:26 AM.