Robert,
I'd check that you are getting spark at the plugs first of all. Seems
like the only thing that isn't new is the coil.... Are you running the
original carb on that 235? The Rochester Model B only has two
adjustments - idle mixture and idle speed. I had the float stick on my
56 - 235 a while back. It ran (barely) enough to get it home. Gas was
pouring out of the carb. Rebuilt it myself. These carbs are stone-age
simple, so I'd recommend getting a rebuild kit from NAPA and doing it
yourself. Assuming it is the carb that is.
Mike
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gaonarlt@uswest.net [mailto:gaonarlt@uswest.net]
> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 1999 10:55 AM
> To: Oletrucks
> Subject: [oletrucks] Starter Problems
>
>
> Good day to all,
> Hope your holiday has been good and safe so far. Remember,
> don't drink
> and drive!!
> The question is for Denverites or those that live at an elevation
> significantly above sea level. Having trouble with
> carburation. Can't
> get the 58 Apache, 235 started. Checked the starter and
> starter switch,
> good power and switch, rotor turns when engine is turning over, cables
> (spark plugs) new (12 months), new spark plugs new and gaped to .035,
> points set to 0.16, new distributor cap and condenser, timed
> to correct
> setting. Now I think it has to be carburetor. The truck was running
> just fine the other week, made a share U-turn and it seemed to flood.
> Probably float issue????
> Can anyone in high the elevation community let me know 1) if it is a
> float issue and 2) where in Denver area I can get a carburetor rebuilt
> and adjusted to elevation.
> Need assistance.
> Thanks in advance.
> Robert.
>
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