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Bullerman · 11-29-2024, 07:11 PM

Had trouble starting my car this morning. It was pretty cool. When it was warm I pulled the choke out turned it over and it generally cranked right up.
This morning I did the same thing and patted the gas a couple of times. It cranked but died. Hit the gas pedal a couple more times and tried again. It would try to start. Didn't know whether to give it more gas or if it was flooded.
I finally got it started.
Let it sit all day and when I went to start it this evening it did the same thing.
It has been converted over to 12v. Has a electric fuel pump, and electronic ignition.and a new carb.Iknow some of the old cars had a combination to start them. Any ideas. Don't want to go through this every time. Also has a new starter.

11-29-2024, 07:11 PM	#1
Bullerman Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2024 Posts: 175	Starting your Flathead Had trouble starting my car this morning. It was pretty cool. When it was warm I pulled the choke out turned it over and it generally cranked right up. This morning I did the same thing and patted the gas a couple of times. It cranked but died. Hit the gas pedal a couple more times and tried again. It would try to start. Didn't know whether to give it more gas or if it was flooded. I finally got it started. Let it sit all day and when I went to start it this evening it did the same thing. It has been converted over to 12v. Has a electric fuel pump, and electronic ignition.and a new carb.Iknow some of the old cars had a combination to start them. Any ideas. Don't want to go through this every time. Also has a new starter.