Brain trust....
I'm haveing a problem with the Willys. I want to repair it my self. I don't think it's going to be a big deal so I thought I would pick the brains of our resident auto repair enthusiasts here to help me work through it and in turn get a little edgemacation in the process.
Here goes.
1962 Willys pickup. Flathead 6. Hurricane 226.
Went to start the truck. Hadn't done so in about a month...
choked the engine as usual...had to pump the crap out of the pedal which is very unusual. I figured that the carb was dry and because it had been so long between starts that was that. Engine turned, after about 15 pumps the engine starts and runs....briefly, then dies. tried this a couple of times with the same results. Hmmmm. Removed the air cleaner and visually checked the carb. Nothing odd except that it seamed dry.
I removed the whole fuel filter. It's a glass bowl w/ spring loaded filter. Wanted to check for debris and such. So I put it back together and attempt to start the truck. I got it so it would run long enough for me to get under the hood and play with the throttle some in an effort to identify potential problems.
Things I noticed....
The engine would start and run choked for a few seconds.
I could rev the engine once or twice and then it would die.
If I tried to take the choke off it would die.
Only once, right after I cleaned and checked the filter, did I get it to run for several minutes before it died.
If I primed the carb with fuel (Small amount poured in the top) I could get it to start w/o having to pump the crap out of the pedal.
My first thought is fuel flow. Beyond that I'm lost for a clue. The gas isn't really that old. I use Stabil in all my fuel. The filter was actually in good shape and there was no sediment in the bowl. I guess there could be some shellacing of the parts in the carb. I don't have a problem taking it/things apart but I think a sense of order would be helpful.
I hope I've explained myself clearly enough. I'm sure I may have left out some info on what I've done or haven't so fire away with the questions and any advice you would be willing to share.
A multitude of gratitude...
John
I'm haveing a problem with the Willys. I want to repair it my self. I don't think it's going to be a big deal so I thought I would pick the brains of our resident auto repair enthusiasts here to help me work through it and in turn get a little edgemacation in the process.
Here goes.
1962 Willys pickup. Flathead 6. Hurricane 226.
Went to start the truck. Hadn't done so in about a month...
choked the engine as usual...had to pump the crap out of the pedal which is very unusual. I figured that the carb was dry and because it had been so long between starts that was that. Engine turned, after about 15 pumps the engine starts and runs....briefly, then dies. tried this a couple of times with the same results. Hmmmm. Removed the air cleaner and visually checked the carb. Nothing odd except that it seamed dry.
I removed the whole fuel filter. It's a glass bowl w/ spring loaded filter. Wanted to check for debris and such. So I put it back together and attempt to start the truck. I got it so it would run long enough for me to get under the hood and play with the throttle some in an effort to identify potential problems.
Things I noticed....
The engine would start and run choked for a few seconds.
I could rev the engine once or twice and then it would die.
If I tried to take the choke off it would die.
Only once, right after I cleaned and checked the filter, did I get it to run for several minutes before it died.
If I primed the carb with fuel (Small amount poured in the top) I could get it to start w/o having to pump the crap out of the pedal.
My first thought is fuel flow. Beyond that I'm lost for a clue. The gas isn't really that old. I use Stabil in all my fuel. The filter was actually in good shape and there was no sediment in the bowl. I guess there could be some shellacing of the parts in the carb. I don't have a problem taking it/things apart but I think a sense of order would be helpful.
I hope I've explained myself clearly enough. I'm sure I may have left out some info on what I've done or haven't so fire away with the questions and any advice you would be willing to share.
A multitude of gratitude...
John